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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7vsVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

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

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

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
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • 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 highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
940kg2,072lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight-
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.1s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,989mm157in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,183mm47in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,380mm94in
2,538mm100in
Front track
1,639mm65in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
113mm4in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
110L
225L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
40L
55L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
29.1 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
154 km/h
96 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7: 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,429 kg
3,150 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 2.4 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
833 km
518 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo4C Spider1.7VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
940 kg
2,072 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
-
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 1.7Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 1.7

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 489 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 101 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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