Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6vsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

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 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2010
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

231 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2012

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6

  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    322 Nm
    237 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    270 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    614 km
    382 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,379 kg
    3,040 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
260hp194kW
231hp172kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
211Nm156lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,379kg3,040lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
88.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
545km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,413mm174in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,341mm53in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,528mm100in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
300L
290L
Max trunk volume
610L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
61L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
284g/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 V6Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,200 rpm5,500 rpm9,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
26.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
159 km/h
99 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
231 hp
172 kW

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 has 29 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: 29 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
211 Nm
156 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
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,379 kg
3,040 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
244 km/h
152 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
234 km/h
145 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 V66.8 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel6.4 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: 0.4 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
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
614 km
382 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
545 km
338 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
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
231 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
234 km/h
145 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/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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 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
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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 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
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
260 hp
194 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
211 Nm
156 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
545 km
338 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
284 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 111 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Is 226 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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