Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7vsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020

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
  • 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 highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    160 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    829 km
    515 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
240hp179kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
940kg2,072lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight-
2,235kg4,927lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
52.2s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
829km515mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,989mm157in
4,697mm185in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,183mm47in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,380mm94in
2,764mm109in
Front track
1,639mm65in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
113mm4in
-
Trunk volume
110L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
40L
58L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
160g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
25.4 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
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
159 km/h
99 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI has 5 hp more than Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 5 hp (4 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
370 Nm
273 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
1,735 kg
3,825 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI6.5 s

Although AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI 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 AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 2.0 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 Romeo4C Spider1.7
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
829 km
515 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
940 kg
2,072 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
829 km
515 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
160 g/km
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 1.7AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

  • Is 795 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 114 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 249 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 260 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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