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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Porsche Boxster 986?

1995–2004 vs 1996–2004 · Convertible vs Convertible

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)1995–2004 · 3 engines · Base, Lusso, VeloceSpecifications →Listings →
Porsche Boxster 9861996–2004 · 3 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →
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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)1995–2004no listings
Porsche Boxster 9861996–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length4,285 mmLength4,315 mm
Width1,780 mmWidth1,780 mm
Height1,318 mmHeight1,290 mm
Wheelbase2,540 mmWheelbase2,415 mm
Ground clearance120 mmGround clearance110 mm
Trunk volume140 lTrunk volume260 l
Curb weight1,340 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,250 kg–1,295 kg
Fuel tank60 lFuel tank57 l–64 l
Engines
Production years1995–2004Production years1996–2004
Body typeConvertibleBody typeConvertible
Number of engines3Number of engines3
Power106–162 kW (144–220 hp)Power150–185 kW (204–252 hp)
Displacement (l)1.7–3.0Displacement (l)2.5–3.2
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManualGearboxManual
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 1.8 T.Spark 16VLowest consumption9.7 l/100 km · 2.5
Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 3.0 V6 24VBest 0–100 km/h5.9 s · S 3.2
Top speed230 km/hTop speed260 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Boxster
Items in the base trim23 · BaseItems in the base trim17 · Boxster
Items in the top trim30 · LussoItems in the top trim21 · Boxster S
Equipment · Comfort5 · 4
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 2
Fabric✓Fabric—
Leather—Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
2 Seats✓2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob✓Leather Gear Knob—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling✓Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety3 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm—Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Porsche Boxster 986?

Length: Porsche Boxster 986 4,315 mm, Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 4,285 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,415 vs 2,540 mm. Boot: 260 vs 140 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Porsche Boxster 986?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo Spider (916) uses 8.9 l/100 km (1.8 T.Spark 16V); the most frugal Porsche Boxster 986 9.7 l/100 km (2.5).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Porsche Boxster 986?

The strongest Alfa Romeo Spider (916) makes 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 V6 24V); the strongest Porsche Boxster 986 185 kW (252 hp) (S 3.2).

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