Car comparison

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THPvsAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

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

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Peugeot RCZ

1.6 THP

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
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.

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Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,297 kg
    2,859 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeotRCZ1.6 THPAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
200hp149kW
210hp157kW
Torque
275Nm203lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,297kg2,859lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
97.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
821km510mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,958mm77in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,362mm54in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,528mm100in
Front track-
1,579mm62in
Rear track-
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
321L
300L
Max trunk volume
639L
610L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions-
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THPAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP6,800 rpm1,700 rpm7,050 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
MetricPeugeotRCZ1.6 THPAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
36.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM has 10 hp more than Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
275 Nm
203 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
1,297 kg
2,859 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
237 km/h
147 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP7.5 s
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM7.9 s

Although Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM has more power, Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
821 km
510 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
237 km/h
147 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
VehiclePeugeotRCZ1.6 THPAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
200 hp
149 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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
821 km
510 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VehiclePeugeot RCZ 1.6 THPAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Is 278 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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