Compare 2018 FIAT 124 Spider vs 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2018 Toyota 86

2018 FIAT 124 Spider
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2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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2018 Toyota 86
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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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Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
86 Automatic 24 32 $25,818 $27,175
86 GT Automatic 24 32 $27,841 $29,305
86 GT Automatic w/Black Accents 24 32 $27,841 $29,305
86 GT Manual 21 28 $27,157 $28,585
86 GT Manual w/Black Accents 21 28 $27,157 $28,585
86 Manual 21 28 $25,133 $26,455

Pricing

Invoice Price
$27,521
$28,134
$25,818

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$28,295
$29,755
$27,175

Monthly Payment Estimate
$472 / month
$496 / month
$453 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
6.6
6.4
6.3

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. The 2018 Toyota 86 is a thrilling entry sports car at an affordable price. We wholeheartedly appreciate its enthusiasm.

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Fuel Economy

City
26 mpg 26 mpg 24 mpg

Highway
35 mpg 35 mpg 32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Two Seaters Two Seaters Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)
52.1 52.2 54.5

Passenger Capacity
2 2 4

Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 43.1 41.9

Front Hip Room (in)
52 52 53.1

Front Head Room (in)
37.4 37.4 37.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)
- - 76.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)
- - 51.7

Second Leg Room (in)
- - 29.9

Second Hip Room (in)
- - 45.3

Second Head Room (in)
- - 35

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)
48.5 48.8 50.6

Track Width, Rear (in)
59.1 59.2 60.6

Wheelbase (in)
90.9 90.9 101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.5 68.3 69.9

Track Width, Front (in)
58.9 58.9 59.8

Length, Overall (in)
159.6 154.1 166.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 5.3 4.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
4.9 4.6 6.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 11 11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 11 11.4

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
11.9 11.9 13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
30.8 30.8 36.1

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size
P205/45WR17 P205/45WR17 P215/45WR17

Spare Tire Size
NA NA Compact

Front Tire Order Code
TPW NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P205/45WR17 P205/45WR17 P215/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code
TPW NA NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2477 2381 2815

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 17 X 7 17 X 7

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA NA Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 17 X 7 17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
450 - 390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 100 130

Engine

Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 3200 148 @ 4600 151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code
EAM NA NA

Displacement
1.4 L/83 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
164 @ 5500 155 @ 6000 200 @ 7000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 26 24

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 29 27

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35 35 32

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.35 2.06 2.06

Trans Order Code
DAG NA NA

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.26 1.00 1.00

Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.58 0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.36 3.54 3.54

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.45 3.45 4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.65 1.40 1.40

Trans Type
6 6 6

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.71 0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.86 3.17 3.17

Summary

Vehicle Name
FIAT 124 Spider Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota 86

Body Style
Convertible Convertible Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Strut

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 6.1 6.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
- - --

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
- -

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
- -

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
- -

Overall Side Crash Rating
- - --

Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
- - --

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
- - --

Combined Side Rating Front Seat
- - --

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
- - --

Rollover Rating
- -

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