2020 FIAT 124 Spider vs. 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider and 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider and the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
When we compare the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider's and the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata's specifications and ratings, the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider's and the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2020 FIAT 124 Spider ranges from $17,928 to $28,910 while a used 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata is priced between $19,859 to $28,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider loses 36.6 percent of its value and the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata loses 36.3 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata retains 0.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata base engine makes 181 horsepower. The 124 Spider is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 417 miles. The MX-5 Miata is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 405 miles. This gives the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 FIAT 124 Spider and 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata are comparable in regards to front head room and front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25390
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
28504
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 33045
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26580
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
28504
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 33045
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24053
Price Range:
17928 - 28910
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
27195
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
21578 - 35791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30029
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24976
Price Range:
19859 - 28998
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
27195
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
21578 - 35791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39657
# Good or Great Deals:
9
FIAT 124 Spider Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mazda MX-5 Miata Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 FIAT 124 Spider
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
9.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
4.4 - 19.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
19.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
9.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
4.4 - 19.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.131
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5675304555039729
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.0 - 7.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2623475074248653
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.0 - 7.5
FIAT 124 Spider Rankings
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12 out of / 14Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Trim Levels
Abarth, Classica, Lusso, Urbana Edition
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Trim Levels
100th Anniversary, Club, Grand Touring, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
309 / 417 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
309 / 405 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2436 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
48.5 inches
Length:
159.6 inches
Wheelbase:
90.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2341 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
154.1 inches
Wheelbase:
90.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/50R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/50R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Forte Black Metallic
Blue
Mare Blue Metallic
Gray
Ceramica Gray Metallic
Red
Hypnotique Red
Silver
Chiaro Silver Metallic
White
Brillante White
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Arctic White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
