Fiat 124 Spider 124 Spider

Fiat 124 Spider 124 Spider
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The Fiat 124 Spider 124 Spider (2016–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: Type 348 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,080 mm RDW4,070 mm TC4,054 mm
Width1,740 mm RDW1,730 mm TC1,740 mm
Height1,230 mm RDW1,240 mm TC1,233 mm
Wheelbase2,310 mm RDW2,310 mm TC2,310 mm
Front track1,495 mm ASTRA1,520 mm TC–
Rear track1,505 mm ASTRA1,500 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,025–1,055 kg RDW1,114 kg TC1,050–1,124 kg
Mass in running order1,125–1,155 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,315–1,335 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats2 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Boot space––140 L
Fuel tank––45 L
Performance
Top speed212–224 km/h RDW–215–232 km/h
Torque240–250 Nm ASTRA–240–250 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/45R17, 195/50R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years93.8% (92.9–94.6)91.0%3,252
6–8 years91.1% (90.3–91.9)86.4%4,548

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes19.9%18.7%
Tyres19.7%26.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)5.8%6.5%
Suspension5.7%9.4%
Lights and electrics5.6%6.8%
Wheels2.0%0.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

65 complaints for model years 2017–2020. 1 crash · 1 fire

  • Airbags 30

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 6 versions of the Fiat 124 Spider 124 Spider

European Union 5 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2016–20191.4 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol148–149 g/km21,354
2016–20191.4 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol149–150 g/km10,369
20171.4 L103 kW (140 PS)Other fuel149 g/km7,806
20171.4 L188 kW (256 PS)Petrol152 g/km24
20171.4 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol148 g/km12

United Kingdom 1 version

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2017–20181.4 MultiAir 140 bhp1.4 L104 kW (142 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC148 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.