Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBivsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

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

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Alfa Romeo Brera

1.8 TBi

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

192 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    864 km
    537 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBiMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
200hp149kW
192hp143kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
216Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
94.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
864km537mi
Calculated
575km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,341mm53in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,528mm100in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
300L
290L
Max trunk volume
610L
-
Doors
3
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
61L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
267g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBiMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7,000 rpm2,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBiMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
35.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi has 8 hp more than Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
216 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,373 kg
3,027 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
235 km/h
146 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi7.7 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7.2 s

Although Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi has more power, Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 2.5 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
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
864 km
537 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
575 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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
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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 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
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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 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
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
7.2 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
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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBiMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
864 km
537 mi
575 km
358 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
267 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBiMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 104 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 289 km (179 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 78 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Is 57 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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