Diesel Alfa Spider Stretches the MPG Point
Published: 23rd October 2007
Alfa Romeo Spider
Alfa Romeo has recently put its thoroughbred diesel powerplant – the 2.4 JTDM 20V unit that develops 200bhp – in its award-winning Alfa Spider.
The result is sports car looks, performance and handling with city car fuel consumption.
Mated to a six speed ’box, this Alfa Spider guarantees an entertaining and engaging drive with maximum torque available from as little as 2000rpm. Charging to a top speed of 141mph, the Alfa Spider 2.4 JTDM covers the 0-60mph sprint in a very respectable 8.4 seconds.
Around town the diesel Alfa Spider consumes 30.7mpg. On long legged journeys, it will stretch a gallon of diesel for 52.3 miles and in the combined cycle it will return a wallet-stretching 41.5mpg.
The Alfa Spider’s new five cylinder MultiJet engine complies with Euro 4 emissions limits and incorporates a DPF (diesel particulate trap) that eliminates fine dust, already meeting the limits currently envisaged for future Euro 5 legislation. Significantly this feature is a ‘for life’ system that does not need to be regenerated with additives, and will be eligible for tax incentives.
Alfa Romeo Spider
Our Alfa Romeo Spider Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Spider range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £26,895 - £32,395
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Models in the range: 4
We have road tested the Alfa Romeo Spider, to read our in-depth car review:
Alfa Romeo Spider Review - May 2007
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 14th Oct 2009
