Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

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

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Seat Ibiza IV SC

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Alfa Romeo Brera

1.8 TBi

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,184 kg
    2,610 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    864 km
    537 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSIAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,184kg2,610lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,063mm160in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
236L
300L
Max trunk volume-
610L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
70L
CO2 emissions-
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBiPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000 rpm6,450 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
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSIAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
33.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi has 20 hp more than Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
1,184 kg
2,610 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI7.2 s
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi7.7 s

Although Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi has more power, Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 1.7 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
703 km
437 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 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
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSIAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,184 kg
2,610 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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
703 km
437 mi
864 km
537 mi
CO2 score
-
189 g/km
Trunk score
236 L
8.3 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
VehicleSeat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Is 246 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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