Car comparison

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V TurbovsAlfa 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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Volvo C70 Convertible

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

2.0 V6 TB

200 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1998-2002

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V TurboAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
225hp168kW
200hp149kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
102.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
97.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
35.1s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
260L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V TurboAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TBPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 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
MetricVolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V TurboAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.1 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
6.8 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
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo has 25 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 Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
310 Nm
229 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
1,570 kg
3,461 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo7.9 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB7.7 s

Although Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo 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 Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.9 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
VehicleVolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V TurboAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
225 hp
168 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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