The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 32,700

€ 38,000

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
55.8
73
82.3
52.8
72
80.1
73 in
Width
72 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.8 in
Height
52.8 in
106.7
188.9
99.5
173.6
188.9 in
Length
173.6 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.4 %

General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
3C/35
Generation
Typ 939
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.69 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
18.69 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
596 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
596 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
162.5 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data