FIAT 500 vs FIAT 124 Spider
Overview | |
MSRP$16,495 | MSRP$24,995 |
Average price$8,787 | Average price$20,209 |
Listings693 | Listings188 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryA subset of the automotive community insists the answer to every type of “what car should I get?” question is “Mazda Miata.” This passionate response stems from the fact that the Miata is reliable, inexpensive, efficient, and one of the best-handling cars on the market. And despite this, its small size and plucky, upbeat looks have unfairly earned the Miata a reputation as soft or “a hairdresser’s car.” Truth be told, the Miata is a car I've enjoyed driving. Maybe those stigmas nipped at the back of mind. The Miata also feels underpowered at times. If only there was a car that had all the attributes of the Miata but in a package that had more muscular looks and a stronger engine. The answer is so perfect that it is exactly those things, and it is called the Fiat 124 Spider—recalling an iconic sports car model originally sold from 1966 to 1985 that's been brought back to life for the 2017 model year. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 135 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower135 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 135 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 160 hp I4 |
Torque150 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower135 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space9.5 cu ft | Cargo Space4.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2505 lbs | Curb Weight2436 lbs |
Height59.8 in | Height48.5 in |
Length144.4 in | Length159.6 in |
Width73.5 in | Width68.5 in |
Wheelbase90.6 in | Wheelbase90.9 in |
Maximum Payload845 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $16,495 | $24,995 |
Average price | $8,787 | $20,209 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | A subset of the automotive community insists the answer to every type of “what car should I get?” question is “Mazda Miata.” This passionate response stems from the fact that the Miata is reliable, inexpensive, efficient, and one of the best-handling cars on the market. And despite this, its small size and plucky, upbeat looks have unfairly earned the Miata a reputation as soft or “a hairdresser’s car.” Truth be told, the Miata is a car I've enjoyed driving. Maybe those stigmas nipped at the back of mind. The Miata also feels underpowered at times. If only there was a car that had all the attributes of the Miata but in a package that had more muscular looks and a stronger engine. The answer is so perfect that it is exactly those things, and it is called the Fiat 124 Spider—recalling an iconic sports car model originally sold from 1966 to 1985 that's been brought back to life for the 2017 model year. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 135 hp I4 | 1.4L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Horsepower | 135 hp @ 5500 rpm | 160 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 135 hp I4 | 1.4L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 150 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 135 hp @ 5500 rpm | 160 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 9.5 cu ft | 4.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2505 lbs | 2436 lbs |
Height | 59.8 in | 48.5 in |
Length | 144.4 in | 159.6 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 68.5 in |
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 90.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 845 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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