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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) · Facelift 2003 3.2 V6vsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

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

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) · Facelift 2003

3.2 V6

240 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2004
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

3.2 V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    322 Nm
    237 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    574 km
    357 mi
  • Largest trunk
    253 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
240hp179kW
260hp194kW
Torque
289Nm213lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
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Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
99.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km330mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,776mm70in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
147L
253L
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) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V66,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
31.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
260 hp
194 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 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 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
1,765 kg
3,891 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
242 km/h
150 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 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 V6: 0.7 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 (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: 1.0 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 (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
530 km
330 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
574 km
357 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
240 km/h
149 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)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
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 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 (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 RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 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 (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.0 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 (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
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
530 km
330 mi
574 km
357 mi
Trunk score
147 L
5.2 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 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
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 33 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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