Car comparison

Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelvsAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS

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

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Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

250 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009
VS

Alfa Romeo Brera

3.2 JTS

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,345 kg
    2,965 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    579 km
    359 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
Power
250hp186kW
260hp194kW
Torque
216Nm159lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
98.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
535km332mi
Calculated
579km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,308cc80cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,325mm170in
4,413mm174in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
290L
300L
Max trunk volume-
610L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
70L
CO2 emissions-
284g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTSPowerTorque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,500 rpm7,500 rpm8,750 rpm
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
27.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS has 10 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: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel6.5 s
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS7.0 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: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: 0.7 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
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

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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
7.0 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
Power
250 hp
186 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
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
Range score
535 km
332 mi
579 km
359 mi
CO2 score
-
284 g/km
Trunk score
290 L
10.2 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
VehicleMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 106 Nm more
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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