Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7vsAlfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 4C

1.7

240 hp1742 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

1.7

240 hp1742 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    258 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    895 kg
    1,973 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    268 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    588 km
    366 mi
  • Largest trunk
    110 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo4C1.7Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Power
240hp179kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
895kg1,973lb
940kg2,072lb
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
52.1s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km366mi
Calculated
580km360mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
3,989mm157in
3,989mm157in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,183mm47in
1,183mm47in
Wheelbase
2,380mm94in
2,380mm94in
Front track
1,639mm65in
1,639mm65in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
113mm4in
Trunk volume
110L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
161g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo4C1.76,000 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,500 rpm
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.76,000 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo4C1.7Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
15.3 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
115 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
240 hp
179 kW
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
240 hp
179 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
895 kg
1,973 lb
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
940 kg
2,072 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
258 km/h
160 mph
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
257 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C1.74.5 s
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.74.5 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
588 km
366 mi
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
580 km
360 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
240 hp
179 kW
4.5 s
258 km/h
160 mph
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
240 hp
179 kW
4.5 s
257 km/h
160 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 in
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo4C1.7Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
895 kg
1,973 lb
940 kg
2,072 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 in
Range score
588 km
366 mi
580 km
360 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
161 g/km
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 4C 1.7Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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