The Comparative Analysis :
Abarth 124 Spider (16 - 18) vs. Mazda MX-5 1.8 (05 - 09)
€ 40,000
€ 21,700
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Abarth 124 Spider is 3.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda MX-5 1.8.
Abarth 124 Spider
Mazda MX-5 1.8
48.4
68.5
75.8
49
67.7
75.6
68.5 in
Width
67.7 in
75.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
48.4 in
Height
49 in
90.9
160.4
91.7
157.3
160.4 in
Length
157.3 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
91.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Abarth 124 Spider
Mazda MX-5 1.8
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
2921 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2987 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.73 %
General
Abarth 124 Spider
Mazda MX-5 1.8
NF
Generation
NC
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Abarth 124 Spider
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
55253268
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6500 rpm
Abarth 124 Spider
168 hp
124 hp
Mazda MX-5 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
123 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Abarth 124 Spider
184 lb‑ft
123 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Performance
Abarth 124 Spider
Mazda MX-5 1.8
144 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Abarth 124 Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 1.8
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14.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.53 lb/hp
Abarth 124 Spider
14.89 lb/hp
20.53 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Abarth 124 Spider
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Abarth 124 Spider
37 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda MX-5 1.8
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
426 mi
Abarth 124 Spider
437 mi
426 mi
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
Abarth 124 Spider
121.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Abarth 124 Spider
Mazda MX-5 1.8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
419 lb
Maximum Payload
441 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
