Renault Spider (1996 – 1998) vs Fiat Barchetta (1995 – 2003): specs compared
The Renault Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 130 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 215 km/h against 200 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 930 kg against 1,060 kg. At 3,919 mm, the Fiat Barchetta is 119 mm longer than the Renault Spider.
| Specification |
Renault
Spider
1996 – 1998
|
Fiat
Barchetta
1995 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1998 | 1995 – 2003 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 164 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,800 mm | 3,919 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,250 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,339 mm | 2,281 mm |
| Curb weight | 930 kg | 1,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.