Alfa Romeo Brera — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Alfa Romeo's stunning sports coupe, offering show-stopping Italian styling, unique cabin finishes, and strong diesel torque.
The Alfa Romeo Brera is a striking sports coupe designed by Pininfarina, famous for its distinctive three-pod headlights and glass roof.
It shares its platform with the 159 saloon. The 2.4-litre and 2.0-litre JTDM diesel engines are highly economical, making it a great long-distance touring GT.
Real-world fuel economy averages around 35 MPG for the diesel versions, while the petrol models are thirsty, returning around 25 MPG.
TL;DR
25 MPG
Real-world petrol
35 MPG
Real-world diesel
70L
Tank capacity
£95.76
Full tank (petrol)
24.9p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Alfa Romeo Brera achieves an estimated 25 MPG (petrol) and 35 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 70-litre tank completely costs approximately £95.76 (petrol) or £99.47 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
25
Real-world MPG
Petrol
30.1
Official WLTP
Petrol
35
Real-world MPG
Diesel
41.5
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1244 | £923 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1841 | £1366 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2488 | £1846 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3731 | £2769 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4975 | £3691 |
| Full tank (70L) | £95.76 | £99.47 |
| Cost per mile | 24.9p | 18.5p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Brera compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Brera
Choose the 2.0 JTDM diesel model for the best balance of performance and fuel efficiency.
The Brera is heavy; drive smoothly and avoid sudden bursts of speed.
Maintain tyre pressures at recommended settings.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Alfa Romeo Brera achieving ~25 MPG real-world, if you fill 56 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.75
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.85
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 23 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Alfa Romeo Brera?
The Alfa Romeo Brera achieves approximately 25 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 30.1 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 35 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Alfa Romeo Brera?
The Alfa Romeo Brera has a fuel tank of 70 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £95.76. Diesel costs approximately £99.47 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Alfa Romeo Brera?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Alfa Romeo Brera costs approximately £1841 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2488. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Alfa Romeo Brera?
In a Alfa Romeo Brera doing ~25 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 56-litre fill nets approximately £4.85 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 23 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Alfa Romeo Brera cost per mile in fuel?
The Alfa Romeo Brera costs approximately 24.9p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £7.47 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Alfa Romeo Brera?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Alfa Romeo Brera is 30.1 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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