Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2016) vs Fiat 124 Spider (2017 – 2021): specs compared
The Fiat 124 Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 216 km/h. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. The Fiat 124 Spider is the lighter car, from 1,060 kg against 1,090 kg. At 4,054 mm, the Fiat 124 Spider is 140 mm longer than the Mazda MX-5 / Miata.
| Specification |
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
2016
|
Fiat
124 Spider
2017 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 2016 | 2017 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 160 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 201 Nm | 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 8.6 s | 6.8 – 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 216 km/h | 229 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 8.1 L/100 km | 6.4 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,914 mm | 4,054 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,224 mm | 1,232 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,309 mm | 2,309 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,090 – 1,150 kg | 1,060 – 1,080 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.