
The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the basis for the 124 Spider, and it offers more immediate power but less premium interior materials.
The 2017 Toyota 86, the former Scion FR-S and the Subaru BRZ are closest in purpose to the Fiat 124 Spider and its Mazda MX-5 Miata doppelganger.
They are dynamic and sporty, but, as coupes, however, they don't offer top-down experience.
The Nissan 370Z does come as a roadster, but it's a larger, heavier, more powerful, and more expensive sports car.
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Quick Specs | ||||
Like its Mazda MX-5 Miata doppelganger, the Fiat 124 Spider is a pure driver's car, with a comfortable ride and extrasensory handling. |
The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata offers back-to-basics sports car fun in the classic roadster or the new RF body styles. |
The 2017 Nissan 370Z has a classic sports-car shape, excellent sports-car handling, and a tuned Nismo track weapon in its lineup. |
The 2017 Subaru BRZ is a great-handling sports car with big value for the dollar; it's just not very fast. |
The 2017 Toyota 86 isn't about power, but it is about fun, and it has just enough creature comforts to make it livable as a daily driver. |
MSRP From | ||||
$24,995 | $24,915 | $29,990 | $25,495 | $26,255 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
26 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded H-4 | Premium Unleaded H-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Two-Seaters | Two-Seaters | Two-Seaters | Minicompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
Style Name | ||||
Classica Convertible | Sport Automatic | Coupe Manual | Premium Manual | Manual (Natl) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Convertible | Convertible | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2017 FIAT 124 Spider vs. 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2017 FIAT 124 Spider vs. 2017 Nissan 370Z | 2017 FIAT 124 Spider vs. 2017 Subaru BRZ | 2017 FIAT 124 Spider vs. 2017 Toyota 86 |