FIAT 124 Spider vs Mazda MX-5 (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$810
- 124 Spider: 33 lb-ft more torque, longer warranty.
- MX-5: $810 cheaper, 21 hp more.
- MX-5 wins 3 of 9 measures.
| Measure | 124 Spider | MX-5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,335 | $27,525 | MX-5 |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 181 hp | MX-5 |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 124 Spider |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 4.9 cu ft | 4.6 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 4.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 43.1 in | 43.1 in | About the same |
| Length | 159.6 in to 160.2 in | 154.1 in | N/A |
| Width | 68.5 in | 68.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,436 lb | 2,341 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.9 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7 s estimate | 5.9 s estimate | MX-5 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 124 Spider |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 124 Spider Classica RWD $25,390 | MX-5 Miata Sport RWD $26,340 | $950 |
| MX-5 Miata Sport RWD $26,340 | 124 Spider Classica RWD $25,390 | $950 |
Cost to run
MX-5 costs $810 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 124 Spider | MX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,335 | $27,525 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,280 | $35,470 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MX-5 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | MX-5 | 3% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | MX-5 | 12% |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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