Car comparison

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

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

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Volkswagen Eos

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010
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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best estimated range
    864 km
    537 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenEos2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,497kg3,300lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
98.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
94.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,407mm174in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,791mm71in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
106mm4in
-
Trunk volume
205L
300L
Max trunk volume
380L
610L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions-
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 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
MetricVolkswagenEos2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
33.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi and Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
1,497 kg
3,300 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI7.8 s
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi7.7 s

Although Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI has more power, Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi and Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 0.9 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
764 km
475 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
236 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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

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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
VehicleVolkswagenEos2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,497 kg
3,300 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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
764 km
475 mi
864 km
537 mi
CO2 score
-
189 g/km
Trunk score
205 L
7.2 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleVolkswagen Eos 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 67 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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