Car comparison

Volkswagen Scirocco III 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 Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2009
VS

Alfa Romeo Brera

1.8 TBi

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,373 kg
    3,027 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,373kg3,027lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
94.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,256mm168in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
292L
300L
Max trunk volume
755L
610L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
70L
CO2 emissions-
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,190 rpm1,610 rpm5,440 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
MetricVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
33.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,373 kg
3,027 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.7 s
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 0.5 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
658 km
409 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
658 km
409 mi
864 km
537 mi
CO2 score
-
189 g/km
Trunk score
292 L
10.3 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 57 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Has 206 km (128 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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