The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo (16 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 25,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
49.4
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
49.4 in
Height
48.4 in
91.7
157.3
90.9
159.6
157.3 in
Length
159.6 in
91.7 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
2628 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3009 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2899 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.63 %
General
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 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 Roadster-Coupe 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 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
123 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Performance
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
21.19 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
32 mpg
37 mpg
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
426 mi
Range
437 mi
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
426 mi
437 mi
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
381 lb
Maximum Payload
419 lb
4.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
