2019 FIAT 124 Spider vs 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2019 FIAT 124 Spider

#1 in Subcompact Cars

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

#3 in Subcompact Cars

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Convertible Classica

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Classica	26	35	$24,618	$25,190
Convertible Urbana Edition	26	35	$24,618	$25,190
Convertible Lusso	26	35	$27,054	$27,795
Convertible Elaborazione Abarth	26	35	$28,452	$29,290

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Manual Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual Sport	26	34	$24,322	$25,730
Automatic Sport	26	35	$25,597	$27,080
Manual Club	26	34	$27,968	$29,590
Automatic Club	26	35	$28,534	$30,190
Manual Grand Touring	26	34	$29,093	$30,780
Automatic Grand Touring	26	35	$30,107	$31,855

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,618

$24,322

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,190

$25,730

Monthly Payment Estimate

$420 / month

$429 / 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

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.1

52.2

Exterior Dimensions

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

Height, Overall (in)

48.5

48.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.9

4.6

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

TNZ

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/50VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TNZ

Front Tire Size

P195/50VR16

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2436

2339

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

450

Engine

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

160 @ 5500

181 @ 7000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.36

5.09

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.45

2.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.65

2.04

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.29

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.86

4.70

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35

2.99

Trans Order Code

DAG

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.26

1.59

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Manual

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Vehicle Name

FIAT 124 Spider

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

5.9

6.0

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