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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) · Facelift 2003 3.2 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) · Facelift 2003

3.2 V6

240 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2004
VS

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    595 km
    369 mi
  • Largest trunk
    246 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
240hp179kW
220hp164kW
Torque
289Nm213lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
106.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km330mi
Calculated
595km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,776mm70in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,391mm55in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,654mm104in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
147L
246L
Max trunk volume-
315L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
266g/km

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 V6AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 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)Facelift 20033.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 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)Facelift 20033.2 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
33.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
92 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 has 20 hp more than AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 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
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)Facelift 20033.2 V6
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,675 kg
3,693 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
241 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 (916)Facelift 20033.2 V66.3 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 1.6 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V 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 (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
595 km
369 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.9 s
241 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 (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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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

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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Range score
530 km
330 mi
595 km
369 mi
CO2 score
-
266 g/km
Trunk score
147 L
5.2 cu ft
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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