Car comparison

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VvsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

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

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AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2003
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

3.0 V6

218 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    246 L
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
220hp164kW
218hp163kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
102.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,573mm180in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,391mm55in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,654mm104in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,523mm60in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
246L
147L
Max trunk volume
315L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V6,300 rpm3,200 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
MetricAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
30.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V has 2 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
300 Nm
221 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,590 kg
3,505 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
243 km/h
151 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.8 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V66.8 s

Although AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V 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 AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
243 km/h
151 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 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
VehicleAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 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
707 km
439 mi
-
CO2 score
238 g/km
-
Trunk score
246 L
8.7 cu ft
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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