Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBivsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

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)

3.0 V6

192 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-2000

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 combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    530 mi
  • 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)3.0 V6
Power
200hp149kW
192hp143kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
107.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km530mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,528mm100in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,499mm59in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,497mm59in
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) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: 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)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 (939)1.8 TBiAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
36.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
148 km/h
92 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)3.0 V6
192 hp
143 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi has 8 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 (939) 1.8 TBi: 8 hp (6 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)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 (939)1.8 TBi
1,490 kg
3,285 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 (939)1.8 TBi
235 km/h
146 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 (939)1.8 TBi7.8 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V67.3 s

Although Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi has more power, Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: 0.5 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 (939)1.8 TBi
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 (939) 1.8 TBi and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: 1.3 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 (939)1.8 TBi
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 (939)1.8 TBi
854 km
530 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 (939)1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 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 (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)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 (939)1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 (939) 1.8 TBi 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 (939)1.8 TBi
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.8 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 (939)1.8 TBi
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 (939)1.8 TBiAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
854 km
530 mi
737 km
458 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
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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
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Spider (939) 1.8 TBiAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 117 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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