Against 529 other 4-cyl cars rated 2018–2020, the 124 Spider beats their 27.1 mpg average by 2.9 mpg, about $137 a year.
Every Fiat 124 Spider engine, compared
The Fiat 124 Spider was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | 26 / 35 | 2017–2020 | $1,280 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mazda MX-5 gets 30 mpg, the Jaguar F-TYPE 22.2 mpg and the Porsche Boxster 24.5 mpg, next to 30 mpg for the 2020 124 Spider.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2020) | $0.107 |
| Fuel per year | $1,280 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,400 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2018–2020 | −$137 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,550 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider gives up 9 mpg in town: 35 on the highway against 26 in the city, $380 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2020) | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 35 mpg | $1,097 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 124 Spider changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the 124 Spider was rated in, all of them at 30 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2019 | 26 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2018 | 26 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2017 | 26 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Fiat 124 Spider — 1 engine across 2017–2020. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,550. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider get?
30 mpg combined, 26 city and 35 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2017 the 124 Spider has averaged 30 mpg.
Is the 2020 124 Spider more efficient than the 2019?
About the same: 30 against 30 mpg combined.
Does the 124 Spider get better gas mileage than the Mazda MX-5?
About the same: 30 mpg for the 2020 124 Spider against 30 for the 2021 Mazda MX-5.
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