Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTSvsVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

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

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,437 kg
    3,168 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    208 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

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
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTSVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
260hp194kW
220hp164kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
98.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
579km359mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,413mm174in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
300L
233L
Max trunk volume
610L
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions
284g/km
208g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTSVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTSVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.7 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
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.8 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS has 40 hp more than Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: 40 hp (30 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
320 Nm
236 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
1,437 kg
3,168 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
240 km/h
149 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T56.7 s

Although Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS has more power, Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: 0.3 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS: 3.4 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
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
713 km
443 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTSVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
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
579 km
359 mi
713 km
443 mi
CO2 score
284 g/km
208 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
VehicleAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTSVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Is 283 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 76 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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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