Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Alfa Romeo Spider (939)?

1995–2004 vs 2006–2010 · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: Spider (916) 4,285 mm, Spider (939) 4,413 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: Spider (916) 140 l, Spider (939) 300 l.
Lowest consumption: Spider (916) 8.9 l/100 km, Spider (939) 6.7 l/100 km.
Power: Spider (916) 106–162 kW, Spider (939) 136–191 kW.
Standard equipment: Spider (916) 23 items (Base), Spider (939) 30 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)1995–2004 · 3 engines · Base, Lusso, VeloceSpecifications →Listings →

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)2006–2010 · 3 engines · Base, Distinctive, TiSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo Spider (916)1995–2004no listings	Alfa Romeo Spider (939)2006–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,285 mm	Length4,413 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm	Width1,830 mm
Height	Height1,318 mm	Height1,318 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm	Wheelbase2,528 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume140 l	Trunk volume300 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,340 kg–1,450 kg	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,810 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2004	Production years2006–2010
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power106–162 kW (144–220 hp)	Power136–191 kW (185–260 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.7–3.0	Displacement (l)2.2–3.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 1.8 T.Spark 16V	Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.4 JTDm 20V
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 3.0 V6 24V	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 3.2 JTS V6 Q4
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Base	Items in the base trim30 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Lusso	Items in the top trim34 · Distinctive
Equipment · Comfort5 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Alfa Romeo Spider (939)?

Length: Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 4,413 mm, Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 4,285 mm (a 128 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,528 vs 2,540 mm. Boot: 300 vs 140 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Alfa Romeo Spider (939)?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo Spider (916) uses 8.9 l/100 km (1.8 T.Spark 16V); the most frugal Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 6.7 l/100 km (2.4 JTDm 20V).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Alfa Romeo Spider (939)?

The strongest Alfa Romeo Spider (916) makes 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 V6 24V); the strongest Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 191 kW (260 hp) (3.2 JTS V6 Q4).

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