The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo (16 - 18) vs. Mazda MX-5 1.8 (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 22,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo is 1.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda MX-5 1.8.
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Mazda MX-5 1.8
48.4
68.5
75.8
49
67.7
75.8
68.5 in
Width
67.7 in
75.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
48.4 in
Height
49 in
90.9
159.6
91.7
158.3
159.6 in
Length
158.3 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
91.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Mazda MX-5 1.8
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
2899 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3031 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.17 %
General
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
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
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6500 rpm
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
138 hp
124 hp
Mazda MX-5 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
123 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
177 lb‑ft
123 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Performance
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Mazda MX-5 1.8
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 1.8
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17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
17.97 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 1.8
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
444 mi
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
437 mi
444 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).
132.6 kWh
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
121.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Mazda MX-5 1.8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
419 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
