Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6vsVolvo 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 V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

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
    1,422 kg
    3,135 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    208 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    322 Nm
    237 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
260hp194kW
230hp172kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,422kg3,135lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,860kg4,101lb
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
98.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
2,521cc154cu 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
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
300L
233L
Max trunk volume
610L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions
260g/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 JTS V6Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6: 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 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
26.1 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
6.5 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
14.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 has 30 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 V6: 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 V6
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 V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
1,422 kg
3,135 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 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
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
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V67.0 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T56.7 s

Although Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 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 V6: 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 V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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 V6: 2.3 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 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
636 km
395 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 V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 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
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,422 kg
3,135 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
636 km
395 mi
713 km
443 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
208 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 JTS V6Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Is 118 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 52 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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