Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6vsAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

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

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 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
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
218hp163kW
220hp164kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
88.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
97.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,285mm169in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,391mm55in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,654mm104in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
147L
246L
Max trunk volume-
315L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
233g/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 V6AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V6,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
34.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 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
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 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)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 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
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
300 Nm
221 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,630 kg
3,594 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
234 km/h
145 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.8 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
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
218 hp
163 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Range score
-
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
-
233 g/km
Trunk score
147 L
5.2 cu ft
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
VehicleAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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