Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6vsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) · Facelift 2003 3.2 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) · Facelift 2003

3.2 V6

240 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2004

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    631 km
    392 mi
  • Largest trunk
    253 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
260hp194kW
240hp179kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
289Nm213lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
105.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
530km330mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,776mm70in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,528mm100in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,508mm59in
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) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 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)Facelift 20033.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
26.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
158 km/h
98 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 has 20 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 20 hp (15 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
289 Nm
213 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
1,470 kg
3,241 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 20033.2 V66.3 s

Although Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 has more power, Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: 2.1 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
631 km
392 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
530 km
330 mi

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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
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
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
631 km
392 mi
530 km
330 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
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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
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 V6Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 33 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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