Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDMvsVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V

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

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Alfa Romeo Brera

2.4 JTDM

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Volvo C30

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    179 g/km
  • 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
ModelAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDMVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
210hp157kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
96.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
35.9s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,029km640mi
Calculated
738km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,341mm53in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,528mm100in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
300L
233L
Max trunk volume
610L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDMVolvo C30 2.4 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoC302.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDMVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.9 s
42.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 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
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM has 40 hp more than Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V and Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
1,429 kg
3,150 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
231 km/h
144 mph
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM7.9 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM and Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM and Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: 1.6 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
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
1,029 km
640 mi
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
738 km
459 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
8.1 s
220 km/h
137 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
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
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
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
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.1 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
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
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDMVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
1,029 km
640 mi
738 km
459 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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
VehicleAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDMVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 291 km (181 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 146 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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