Chrysler Crossfire 2003 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Crossfire) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo Brera) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Crossfire engine produces 18 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Brera, but torque is 90 NM less than Alfa Romeo Brera. Thanks to more power Chrysler Crossfire reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Crossfire consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Crossfire could require 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Crossfire consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Brera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Crossfire engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Crossfire might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is smaller. Chrysler Crossfire is 35 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Brera, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Crossfire is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Alfa Romeo Brera has more luggage space. Chrysler Crossfire has 85 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Crossfire is 0.4 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6200 | |
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