The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10)
€ 32,300
€ 33,400
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda RX-8 High-Power is 0.8 inches longer and 2.4 inches narrower.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
52.8
69.7
77.6
52.8
72
80.1
69.7 in
Width
72 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
52.8 in
Height
52.8 in
106.3
174.4
99.5
173.6
174.4 in
Length
173.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.09 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
SE
Generation
Typ 939
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 B3.000
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
339 mi
Range
805 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
805 mi
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
111 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
