FIAT 124 Spider vs BMW 3 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$24,995 | MSRP$43,800 |
Average price$20,237 | Average price$22,188 |
Listings182 | Listings9596 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 160 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.9 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight2436 lbs | Curb Weight3536 lbs |
Height48.5 in | Height56.8 in |
Length159.6 in | Length185.9 in |
Width68.5 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase90.9 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload829 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,995 | $43,800 |
Average price | $20,237 | $22,188 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.9 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2436 lbs | 3536 lbs |
Height | 48.5 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 159.6 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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