Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7vsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6

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

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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

1.7

240 hp1742 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2019
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    257 km/h
    160 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    940 kg
    2,072 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    161 g/km
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
240hp179kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
940kg2,072lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight-
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
52.1s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
104.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
3,989mm157in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,183mm47in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,380mm94in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,639mm65in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
113mm4in
-
Trunk volume
110L
253L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
70L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.76,000 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
29.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
240 hp
179 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 has 20 hp more than Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
940 kg
2,072 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
1,600 kg
3,527 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 Romeo4C Spider1.7
257 km/h
160 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.74.5 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V67.2 s

Although Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 has more power, Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 2.7 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 Romeo4C Spider1.7
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 4.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
580 km
360 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo4C Spider1.7
240 hp
179 kW
4.5 s
257 km/h
160 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 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 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
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 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 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 RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 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 Romeo4C Spider1.7
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.5 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.2 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 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
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
940 kg
2,072 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
262 g/km
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 Spider 1.7Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 660 kg lighter
  • Is 2.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 101 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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