The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 33,400

€ 30,600

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 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 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %

General
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.4 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
572 mi
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
805 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
111 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data