Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBivsMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

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

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Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

1.8 TBi

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2010
VS

Mini Convertible (R52)

Cooper S 1.6i 16V

170 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    192 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    253 L
  • Best overall score
    44/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
200hp149kW
170hp127kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
106.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
89.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
35.9s
Calculated
46.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km530mi
Calculated
543km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
3,655mm144in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,688mm66in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,528mm100in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,454mm57in
Trunk volume
253L
120L
Max trunk volume-
605L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
50L
CO2 emissions
192g/km
221g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBiMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.9 s
46.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi has 30 hp more than Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
1,335 kg
2,943 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)1.8 TBi
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
215 km/h
134 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)1.8 TBi7.8 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 0.1 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)1.8 TBi
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 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 (939)1.8 TBi
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
854 km
530 mi
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
543 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 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)1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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)1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi 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)1.8 TBi
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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 (939)1.8 TBi
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
4 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
854 km
530 mi
543 km
338 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
221 g/km
Trunk score
253 L
8.9 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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) 1.8 TBiMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 310 km (193 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 133 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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