Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6vsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo

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

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

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
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
218hp163kW
225hp168kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
88.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
102.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,285mm169in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
147L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V TurboPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
35.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 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
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo has 7 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: 7 hp (5 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
310 Nm
229 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
1,570 kg
3,461 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
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 (916)3.0 V66.8 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo7.9 s

Although Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo 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 Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: 1.1 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.9 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 (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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
218 hp
163 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
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
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Trunk score
147 L
5.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 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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