What is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
The Alfa Romeo Spider is a two-seat convertible with a long history in the marque’s range. The generations covered here include the classic 105/115-series roadster and the later Type 939 Spider, related to the Brera coupé.
The classic Spider generations listed are Series 3 (1983–1989) and Series 4 (1990–1994), followed by the 939 (2006–2010). Series 3 adopted a more aerodynamic shape with integrated bumpers; Series 4 brought smoother styling. The 939 was a later interpretation of Alfa Romeo’s open-top sports car, with design cues from the marque’s contemporary models.
Engines and power
The later Spider was offered with petrol and diesel engines. EU and French figures list engines from 1.7 L to 3.2 L, with power from 120 kW (163 PS) to 147 kW (200 PS). UK figures also cover petrol and diesel versions across that engine-size range.
The US figures refer to the classic Spider, not the 939. They cover petrol 2.0 L versions. The shared name spans cars from different eras with distinct designs and engines.
How economical is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
For the later Spider, the lowest listed consumption is 5.4 L/100 km on the NEDC test in UK VCA and French ADEME figures. European Union registration figures show 3,001 cars from 2010 to 2013; the largest listed entries include 1,060 1.7 L petrol cars in 2010 and 736 1.7 L petrol cars rated at 147 kW (200 PS) in 2011.
For the classic US-market Spider, the EPA rates it at 23 MPG combined, also shown as 10.2 L/100 km. European NEDC and US EPA results use different procedures and are not directly comparable; actual fuel use varies with driving conditions.
Where was the Spider sold?
Official figures cover the European Union, the UK, France and the United States. EU registration figures relate to the later car and run from 2010 to 2013; UK VCA figures cover 2000 to 2010, and French ADEME figures cover 2012 to 2015. US EPA figures cover the classic 2.0 L petrol Spider from 1984 to 1994.
The Spider name spans several generations. European NEDC and US EPA ratings use different test procedures, so their consumption figures are not directly comparable.
Questions and answers
Which Alfa Romeo Spider generations are listed?
The classic car appears as Series 3 (1983–1989) and Series 4 (1990–1994); the later Spider is the 939 generation (2006–2010).
What engines did the later Spider use?
The European listings show petrol and diesel engines from 1.7 L to 3.2 L, with power from 120 kW (163 PS) to 147 kW (200 PS).
What is the Spider’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest listed figure for the later Spider is 5.4 L/100 km on NEDC. The classic US-market car is rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA.
Why do the US and European fuel figures differ?
The US rating uses the EPA procedure, while the UK and French figures use NEDC. Different test procedures produce results that are not directly equivalent.
