Mazda MX-5 Miata vs FIAT 124 Spider
Overview | |
MSRP$28,050 | MSRP$24,995 |
Average price$20,227 | Average price$20,120 |
Listings2833 | Listings172 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryMazda’s legendary two-seat, rear-drive roadster isn’t the most powerful or the fastest sports car you can buy, and it won’t elicit envy as a luxury-brand convertible can. But some people will longingly stare as you drive by with the top down, music on, and hair tousled by the breeze, wishing they could get a Mazda-badged reality escape pod of their own. We say go for it, new or used, from any of the four generations of MX-5s. But the 2022-2023 versions are the best. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 160 hp I4 |
Torque151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.6 cu ft | Cargo Space4.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2341 lbs | Curb Weight2436 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height48.5 in |
Length154.1 in | Length159.6 in |
Width68.3 in | Width68.5 in |
Wheelbase90.9 in | Wheelbase90.9 in |
Maximum Payload404 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,050 | $24,995 |
Average price | $20,227 | $20,120 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Mazda’s legendary two-seat, rear-drive roadster isn’t the most powerful or the fastest sports car you can buy, and it won’t elicit envy as a luxury-brand convertible can. But some people will longingly stare as you drive by with the top down, music on, and hair tousled by the breeze, wishing they could get a Mazda-badged reality escape pod of their own. We say go for it, new or used, from any of the four generations of MX-5s. But the 2022-2023 versions are the best. | 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 | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 1.4L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 1.4L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.6 cu ft | 4.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2341 lbs | 2436 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 48.5 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 159.6 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 68.5 in |
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 90.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 404 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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