2019 FIAT 124 Spider vs 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2019 FIAT 124 Spider

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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Abarth Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
124 Spider Abarth Convertible	26	35	$28,684	$29,540
124 Spider Classica Convertible	26	35	$24,851	$25,440
124 Spider Lusso Convertible	26	35	$27,286	$28,045
124 Spider Urbana Edition Convertible	26	35	$24,851	$25,440

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30th Anniversary Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Automatic	26	35	$33,545	$35,495
MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Manual	26	34	$33,073	$34,995
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic	26	35	$28,534	$30,190
MX-5 Miata Club Manual	26	34	$27,968	$29,590
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$30,107	$31,855
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual	26	34	$29,093	$30,780
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic	26	35	$25,597	$27,080
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual	26	34	$24,322	$25,730
MX-5 Miata RF 30th Anniversary Automatic	26	35	$35,907	$37,995
MX-5 Miata RF 30th Anniversary Manual	26	34	$35,528	$37,595
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic	26	35	$31,136	$32,945
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual	26	34	$30,569	$32,345
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$32,519	$34,410
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual	26	34	$31,504	$33,335

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,684

$33,545

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,540

$35,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$492 / month

$592 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Agile handling and a composed ride balance out the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider’s slightly laggy turbo-4 engine.

The 2019 Mazda MX-5 keeps the crown of “affordable and fun” with a more potent engine this year.

TCC Likes

Light and nimble
Quick for its power output
Top down freedom

Fun to drive at every speed
Better engine with more power
Sharp 6-speed manual

TCC Dislikes

Weak low-speed power
Small inside
Little small items storage

Poor infotainment system
Prices are creeping up
Ergonomically a head scratcher

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

2386

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged 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

151 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 5500

181 @ 7000

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

3.58

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.65

1.40

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.86

3.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

FIAT 124 Spider

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Body Style

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

5.8

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