Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2016) vs Fiat 124 Spider (2017 – 2021): specs compared

The Fiat 124 Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 216 km/h. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. The Fiat 124 Spider is the lighter car, from 1,060 kg against 1,090 kg. At 4,054 mm, the Fiat 124 Spider is 140 mm longer than the Mazda MX-5 / Miata.

Specification Mazda MX-5 / Miata Mazda MX-5 / Miata 2016 Fiat 124 Spider Fiat 124 Spider 2017 – 2021
Overview
Origin Japan Italy
Documented years 2016 2017 – 2021
Body style — Spider · Convertible
Variants 5 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 131 – 160 hp 170 hp
Torque 150 – 201 Nm 250 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.4 – 8.6 s 6.8 – 6.9 s
Top speed 195 – 216 km/h 229 – 232 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.1 – 8.1 L/100 km 6.4 – 6.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,914 mm 4,054 mm
Width 1,735 mm 1,740 mm
Height 1,224 mm 1,232 mm
Wheelbase 2,309 mm 2,309 mm
Curb weight 1,090 – 1,150 kg 1,060 – 1,080 kg

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