Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBivsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB

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

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Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

1.8 TBi

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2010
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

2.0 V6 TB

200 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1998-2002

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    253 L
  • Best overall score
    44/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
107.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
97.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km530mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,528mm100in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
253L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
192g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBiAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TBPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB5,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
37.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
1,430 kg
3,153 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 RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
228 km/h
142 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 RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
854 km
530 mi
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CO2 score
192 g/km
-
Trunk score
253 L
8.9 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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