Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

GTI 2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

1.8 TBi

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    253 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
107.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
854km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
250L
253L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions-
192g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
36.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
1,490 kg
3,285 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI7.3 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
854 km
530 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
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

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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
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
Range score
714 km
444 mi
854 km
530 mi
CO2 score
-
192 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 139 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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