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Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6vsAlfa 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)

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

3.0 V6

218 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    322 Nm
    237 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    253 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
260hp194kW
218hp163kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
105.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,195cc195cu 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
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
253L
147L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
262g/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) 3.2 JTS V6Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS 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 (939)3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V66,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
30.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 has 42 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) 3.2 JTS V6: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
1,600 kg
3,527 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)3.2 JTS V6
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
235 km/h
146 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)3.2 JTS V67.2 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V66.8 s

Although Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 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) 3.2 JTS V6: 0.4 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 (939)3.2 JTS V6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 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)3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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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
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
631 km
392 mi
-
CO2 score
262 g/km
-
Trunk score
253 L
8.9 cu ft
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 106 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) 3.0 V6

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 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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