Car comparison

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VvsAlfa 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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AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2003
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

2.0 V6 TB

200 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1998-2002

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    246 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
97.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
97.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,573mm180in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,391mm55in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,654mm104in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,523mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
246L
110L
Max trunk volume
315L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
233g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TBPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V6,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 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
MetricAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VAlfa 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
34.4 s
37.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V has 20 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
300 Nm
221 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,630 kg
3,594 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
234 km/h
145 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.8 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB7.7 s

Although AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V has more power, Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 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
VehicleAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 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
722 km
448 mi
-
CO2 score
233 g/km
-
Trunk score
246 L
8.7 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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.

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
VehicleAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 136 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 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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