The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. Abarth 124 Spider Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 42,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Abarth 124 Spider.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Abarth 124 Spider
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
158.3
90.9
160.4
158.3 in
Length
160.4 in
91.7 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Abarth 124 Spider
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3031 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2965 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %
General
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Abarth 124 Spider
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 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Abarth 124 Spider
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
55253268
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
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
124 hp
168 hp
Abarth 124 Spider
123 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
123 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Abarth 124 Spider
Performance
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Abarth 124 Spider
123 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Abarth 124 Spider
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.15 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
20.44 lb/hp
15.15 lb/hp
Abarth 124 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Abarth 124 Spider
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
33 mpg
36 mpg
Abarth 124 Spider
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
424 mi
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
437 mi
424 mi
Abarth 124 Spider
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 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
Abarth 124 Spider
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 Roadster-Coupe 1.8
Abarth 124 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
419 lb
4.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
