Car comparison

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIvsAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

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

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Volkswagen Eos

2.0 16V TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009
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
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • 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 overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSIAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
200hp149kW
210hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,539kg3,393lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
98.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
96.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,387cc146cu 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
Trunk volume
205L
300L
Max trunk volume
380L
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.

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 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
MetricVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSIAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
35.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
1,539 kg
3,393 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
232 km/h
144 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI7.8 s
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM7.9 s

Although Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM has more power, Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI and Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: 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 16V TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: 1.4 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 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
671 km
417 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 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 16V TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
VehicleVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSIAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
200 hp
149 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
671 km
417 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
Trunk score
205 L
7.2 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
VehicleVolkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

  • Is 36 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 359 km (223 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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