The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 28,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 Mazda MX-5 1.8 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo.
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
49
67.7
75.6
48.4
68.5
75.8
67.7 in
Width
68.5 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
49 in
Height
48.4 in
91.7
158.3
90.9
159.6
158.3 in
Length
159.6 in
91.7 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3031 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2899 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %
General
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
NC
Generation
NF
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
124 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 1.8
124 hp
138 hp
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
123 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mazda MX-5 1.8
123 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Performance
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 1.8
20.44 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda MX-5 1.8
33 mpg
36 mpg
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
424 mi
Mazda MX-5 1.8
437 mi
424 mi
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
125 kWh
Mazda MX-5 1.8
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
375 lb
4.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
