Alfa Romeo 159 (939) vs Alfa Romeo Brera (939): specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Alfa Romeo · 2005–2011
159 (939)
- Power
- 147 kW200 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.7 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
Alfa Romeo · 2005–2010
Brera (939)
- Power
- 147 kW200 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.7 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: 159 (939) 1 Brera (939) 1
- City Brera (939) Length: 4,410 mm vs 4,660 mm
- Off-road 159 (939) Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Sedan vs Front-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Alfa Romeo 159 (939) is 250 mm longer than Alfa Romeo Brera (939) (4,660 mm vs 4,410 mm). On the catalog figures, the Alfa Romeo Brera (939) is the pick for city; the Alfa Romeo 159 (939) is the pick for off-road.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | 159 (939) | Brera (939) |
|---|---|---|
| PI | B · 552 | B · 570 |
| Power | 46 | 46 |
| Grip | 40 | 40 |
| Handling | 73 | 84 |
| Top speed | 52 | 52 |
| Launch | 44 | 44 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 159 (939)1.75 TBi · petrol · 147 kW (200 PS) 15.50 sat 147 km/h
- 2 Brera (939)1.75 TBi · petrol · 147 kW (200 PS) 15.50 sat 147 km/h · +0.00 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| 159 (939) | Brera (939) | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,660 mm183.5 in | 4,410 mm173.6 in −250 mm −9.8 in −5.4% |
| Width | 1,828 mm72.0 in | 1,830 mm72.0 in +2 mm +0.1 in +0.1% |
| Height | 1,417 mm55.8 in | 1,341 mm52.8 in −76 mm −3.0 in −5.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm106.3 in | 2,528 mm99.5 in −172 mm −6.8 in −6.4% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs 159 (939) (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Alfa Romeo 159 (939) | Alfa Romeo Brera (939) | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.75 TBi · petrol · 147 kW (200 PS) | 1.75 TBi · petrol · 147 kW (200 PS) |
| Production years | 2005–2011 | 2005–2010 |
| Body | Sedan | Coupe |
| Class | D-segment (mid-size) | Sports car |
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 147 kW (200 PS) 197 hp | 147 kW (200 PS) 197 hp |
| Power, all versions | 88–191 kW (120–260 PS) 118–256 hp | 125–191 kW (170–260 PS) 168–256 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 7.7 s | 7.7 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 235 km/h 146 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,742 cc · 4 cyl 1.7 l | 1,742 cc · 4 cyl 1.7 l |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm 183.5 in | 4,410 mm 173.6 in |
| Width | 1,828 mm 72.0 in | 1,830 mm 72.0 in |
| Height | 1,417 mm 55.8 in | 1,341 mm 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm 106.3 in | 2,528 mm 99.5 in |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (10): Version, Country, Power, Torque, 0–100 km/h, Top speed, Fuel, Engine, Gearbox, Drive.