The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
€ 38,200
€ 35,900
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda RX-8 High-Power is 2.4 inches longer and 2.4 inches narrower.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
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
176
99.5
173.6
176 in
Length
173.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.75 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A9.000
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
145 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
639 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
139.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
