Volkswagen Eos (2006 – 2011) vs Alfa Romeo Spider (2006 – 2010): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Eos is the lighter car, from 1,456 kg against 1,490 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Eos
2006 – 2011
|
Alfa Romeo
Spider
2006 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2011 | 2006 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 250 hp | 170 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 330 Nm | 230 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 10.3 s | 6.8 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 205 – 247 km/h | 217 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 9.2 L/100 km | 5.4 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,409 mm | 4,397 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,367 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,456 – 1,602 kg | 1,490 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.