Fiat Barchetta (2003 – 2005) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 130 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. The Fiat Barchetta is the lighter car, from 1,048 kg against 1,155 kg. At 3,995 mm, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata is 106 mm longer than the Fiat Barchetta. The Fiat Barchetta dates from 2003 – 2005, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata from 2005 – 2008.
| Specification |
Fiat
Barchetta
2003 – 2005
|
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 130 hp | 126 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 167 – 188 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 7.9 – 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 196 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 L/100 km | 7.3 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,889 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,281 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,048 kg | 1,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.