The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 29,600
€ 42,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 STD-Power is 0.8 inches longer and 2.4 inches narrower.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
17.77 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
SE
Generation
Typ 939
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A.000
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
357 mi
Range
360 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
360 mi
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
229.2 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
