Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6vsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 2.4 JTDM

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

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

3.0 V6

218 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

2.4 JTDM

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    45/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 2.4 JTDM

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    253 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM
Power
218hp163kW
210hp157kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
88.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
110.9s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
39.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,285mm169in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
147L
253L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 2.4 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 2.4 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V66,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
39.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 has 8 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 2.4 JTDM.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 2.4 JTDM and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM
1,635 kg
3,605 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)3.0 V6
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM
231 km/h
144 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)3.0 V66.8 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 2.4 JTDM: 1.3 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 (916)3.0 V6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW
8.1 s
231 km/h
144 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)3.0 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)2.4 JTDM
Power
218 hp
163 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
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
Range score
-
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
Trunk score
147 L
5.2 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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) 2.4 JTDM
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 2.4 JTDM

  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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