Car comparison

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VvsAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

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

2.4 JTDM

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • 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
  • 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
203hp151kW
210hp157kW
Torque
263Nm194lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
995kg2,194lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,066kg2,350lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
97.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,387cc146cu 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-
179g/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 2.4 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEuropa S2.0 16VAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
36.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
147 km/h
91 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM has 7 hp more than Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: 7 hp (5 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
400 Nm
295 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
1,575 kg
3,472 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
231 km/h
144 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM7.9 s

Although Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM has more power, Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: 2.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
1,029 km
640 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.9 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEuropa S2.0 16VAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
203 hp
151 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
995 kg
2,194 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
-
179 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 2.4 JTDM
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Is 580 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 137 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 556 km (346 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 146 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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