Photo: Fiat 124 Spider by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the model, not always this exact version.
Fiat · model year 2020
2020 Fiat 124 Spider
Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Two Seaters
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider is a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive, a 1.4-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA ratings are 25 MPG city, 36 MPG highway, and 29 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,850, with tailpipe emissions of 302 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 29 MPG combined EPA rating
- 36 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel drive and six-speed automatic
- Two-seat body style
Watch for
- 25 MPG city rating
- $2,850 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
- 302 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers who want a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive car Highway-heavy driving at the 36 MPG rating Buyers who prefer an automatic transmission
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider combines a two-seat layout with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. Its combined 29 MPG rating is reasonable for the layout, and the 36 MPG highway number can help on longer trips. The 25 MPG city rating and $2,850 annual fuel-cost estimate matter more if most miles are urban. Its gasoline engine also produces 302 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it is
The 2020 Fiat cars 124 Spider is a two-seat car that runs on gasoline. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 1.4-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
Its EPA figure for combined driving is 29 MPG. The city rating is 25 MPG, while the highway rating reaches 36 MPG. Your result will depend on how much of your driving matches each test cycle.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,850. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 302 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Within its own EPA ratings, the 124 Spider gives up 11 MPG from highway to city driving, with a 29 MPG combined figure between them. No other vehicle figures are provided here for a direct chart comparison.
Who it suits
This car fits a driver who wants a two-seat layout, rear-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission while keeping combined fuel economy at 29 MPG. Its 36 MPG highway rating favors drivers whose miles are mainly on open roads.
Trade-offs
The 124 Spider pairs its 36 MPG highway rating with a lower 25 MPG city rating. Its gasoline powertrain also carries a $2,850 annual fuel-cost estimate and 302 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider if two seats, rear-wheel drive, and an automatic gearbox match your priorities. The 29 MPG combined rating is the useful middle ground, while highway trips can reach 36 MPG. Budget around $2,850 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate, and remember that city driving is rated at 25 MPG.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 29 MPG
- City MPG
- 25 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 36 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 302 g per mile
- Model year
- 2020
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
How many seats does the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider have?
The EPA class is Two Seaters, so this model has two seats.
What is the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
The EPA ratings are 25 MPG city and 36 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,850.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.4-liter four-cylinder turbo engine and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider front-wheel drive?
No. It uses rear-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The rating is 302 grams of CO2 per mile.