The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 29,000
€ 40,800
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
52.8
72
80.1
55.8
73
82.3
72 in
Width
73 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
52.8 in
Height
55.8 in
99.5
173.6
106.7
188.9
173.6 in
Length
188.9 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.82 %
General
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Typ 939
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 B1.000
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
29 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
431 mi
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
537 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
191.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
153.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
