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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) · Facelift 2003 3.2 V6vsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) · Facelift 2003

3.2 V6

240 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2004
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

3.0 V6

192 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-2000

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    289 Nm
    213 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    147 L
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
240hp179kW
192hp143kW
Torque
289Nm213lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km330mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,776mm70in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,499mm59in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,497mm59in
Trunk volume
147L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V65,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
36.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
192 hp
143 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 has 48 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 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 (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
242 km/h
150 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V66.3 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V67.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: 1.0 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 RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: 3.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
530 km
330 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
737 km
458 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
192 hp
143 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 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 (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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 RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 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 RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.3 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 RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
530 km
330 mi
737 km
458 mi
Trunk score
147 L
5.2 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 29 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 207 km (128 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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