Car comparison

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VvsAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Alfa Romeo Brera

1.8 TBi

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    864 km
    537 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    203 hp
    151 kW
  • Lightest
    995 kg
    2,194 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEuropa S2.0 16VAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
203hp151kW
200hp149kW
Torque
263Nm194lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
995kg2,194lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,066kg2,350lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
3,900mm154in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,714mm67in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,330mm92in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume-
300L
Max trunk volume
154L
610L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
44L
70L
CO2 emissions-
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBiPowerTorque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEuropa S2.0 16VAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
33.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V has 3 hp more than Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
995 kg
2,194 lb
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5.8 s
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 1.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
473 km
294 mi
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
864 km
537 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEuropa S2.0 16VAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
203 hp
151 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
995 kg
2,194 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
864 km
537 mi
CO2 score
-
189 g/km
Trunk score
154 L
5.4 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Europa S 2.0 16VAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 435 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 391 km (243 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 146 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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