2018 FIAT 124 Spider vs 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2018 FIAT 124 Spider

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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Abarth Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
124 Spider Abarth Convertible	26	35	$27,521	$28,295
124 Spider Classica Convertible	26	35	$24,436	$24,995
124 Spider Lusso Convertible	26	35	$26,867	$27,595
124 Spider Lusso Red Top Edition Convertible	25	36	$26,867	$27,595

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Club Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic	26	35	$28,134	$29,755
MX-5 Miata Club Manual	26	33	$27,568	$29,155
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$29,564	$31,270
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual	26	33	$28,548	$30,195
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic	26	35	$25,195	$26,645
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual	26	33	$23,921	$25,295
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic	26	35	$30,737	$32,510
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual	26	33	$30,169	$31,910
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$31,977	$33,825
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual	26	33	$30,964	$32,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,521

$28,134

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,295

$29,755

Monthly Payment Estimate

$472 / month

$496 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Fiat 124 Spider takes the best from the Mazda MX-5 Miata, namely its agile handling and comfortable ride, while adding turbocharged power and Italian flavor. It’s truly a driver's car.

The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the quintessential modern sports car.

TCC Likes

Light and nimble
Quick for its power output
Top down freedom

Light and lean
A visual knockout
Stays true to its pure driving ethos like few other cars

TCC Dislikes

Weak low-speed power
Small inside
Little small items storage

Little room for small and large item storage
Price can climb fast
Challenging infotainment system

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.1

52.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

48.5

48.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

59.2

Wheelbase (in)

90.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.5

68.3

Track Width, Front (in)

58.9

Length, Overall (in)

159.6

154.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.9

4.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TPW

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TPW

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2477

2381

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

450

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 3200

148 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 5500

155 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35

2.06

Trans Order Code

DAG

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.26

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.36

3.54

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.45

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.65

1.40

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)