Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBivsMini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo

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 (R57)

Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo

175 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    253 L
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiMiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
Power
200hp149kW
175hp130kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
107.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km530mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
3,714mm146in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,528mm100in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,461mm58in
Trunk volume
253L
160L
Max trunk volume-
680L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
50L
CO2 emissions
192g/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 (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo: 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo5,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiMiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
36.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
148 km/h
92 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
175 hp
130 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi has 25 hp more than Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: 25 hp (19 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
240 Nm
177 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
225 km/h
140 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo7.4 s

Although Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi has more power, Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: 0.4 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: 1.8 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
781 km
485 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
175 hp
130 kW
7.4 s
225 km/h
140 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,414 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.4 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiMiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
854 km
530 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
-
Trunk score
253 L
8.9 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 93 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6i 16V Turbo

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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