Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTSvsRenault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

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

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

230 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

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
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTSRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
260hp194kW
230hp172kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
98.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
579km359mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,413mm174in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
300L
330L
Max trunk volume
610L
1,190L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L
CO2 emissions
284g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTSRenault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTSRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
28.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 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
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
156 km/h
97 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
230 hp
172 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS has 30 hp more than Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: 30 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
310 Nm
229 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
1,355 kg
2,987 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 km/h
147 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s

Although Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS has more power, Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V 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
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: 3.7 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
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
714 km
444 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
230 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTSRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
579 km
359 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
284 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 JTSRenault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 136 km (84 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 85 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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