Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTSvsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

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

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Alfa Romeo Brera

3.2 JTS

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2010
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

231 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    322 Nm
    237 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    284 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    579 km
    359 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,379 kg
    3,040 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTSMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
260hp194kW
231hp172kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
211Nm156lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,379kg3,040lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
97.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
579km359mi
Calculated
545km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,413mm174in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
300L
290L
Max trunk volume
610L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
61L
CO2 emissions
284g/km
284g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTSMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,200 rpm5,500 rpm9,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTSMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
260 hp
194 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
231 hp
172 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS has 29 hp more than Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
211 Nm
156 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,379 kg
3,040 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 RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS7.0 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel6.4 s

Although Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS has more power, Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: 0.6 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 RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: 0.9 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 RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
579 km
359 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
545 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
231 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
234 km/h
145 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 RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 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
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel 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 RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
7.0 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 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 RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTSMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
260 hp
194 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
211 Nm
156 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
579 km
359 mi
545 km
338 mi
CO2 score
284 g/km
284 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 3.2 JTSMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 111 Nm more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Is 341 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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