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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

1995–2004 vs 1998–2010 · Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)1995–2004 · 3 engines · Base, Lusso, VeloceSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →
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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)1995–2004no listings
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,285 mmLength4,081 mm
Width1,780 mmWidth1,724 mm
Height1,318 mmHeight1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase2,540 mmWheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance120 mmGround clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume140 lTrunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight1,340 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank60 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1995–2004Production years1998–2010
Body typeConvertibleBody typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines3Number of engines12
Power106–162 kW (144–220 hp)Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)1.7–3.0Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 1.8 T.Spark 16VLowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 3.0 V6 24VBest 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed230 km/hTop speed207 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim23 · BaseItems in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim30 · LussoItems in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
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—
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
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 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 4,285 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 204 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,540 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 140 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo Spider (916) uses 8.9 l/100 km (1.8 T.Spark 16V); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest Alfa Romeo Spider (916) makes 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 V6 24V); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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