Car comparison

Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelvsAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6

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

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Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

240 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009
VS

Alfa Romeo Brera

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally 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
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
240hp179kW
260hp194kW
Torque
216Nm159lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,728kg3,810lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
535km332mi
Calculated
614km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,308cc80cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,413mm174in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,340mm53in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
290L
300L
Max trunk volume-
610L
Doors
4
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
70L
CO2 emissions-
270g/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 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,200 rpm7,500 rpm8,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
240 hp
179 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 has 20 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 V6: 20 hp (15 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 V6
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
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
1,605 kg
3,538 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
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
244 km/h
152 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 JTS V66.8 s

Although Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 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 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

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
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
535 km
332 mi
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
614 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 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
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,341 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.8 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
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
535 km
332 mi
614 km
382 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
290 L
10.2 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 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 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 106 Nm more
  • Has 79 km (49 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
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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