Fiat 500 vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Eye-catching design Standard AEB Driving position Read More
Things we don't like	--	Small boot CarPlay missing  Firm ride Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	11.1:1	13.0:1

Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Maunal	Manual
Drive Type	FWD	RWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1242 cc	1496 cc
Power	69 hp	130 hp
Torque	102 Nm	152 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	12.9 s	--
Top Speed	160 kmph	--

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	185 L	130 L
Seating Capacity	4 seats	2 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	35 L	45 L
Length	3571 mm	3915 mm
Width	1627 mm	1735 mm
Height	1488 mm	1225 mm
Wheel Base	2300 mm	2310 mm
Front Tread	1414 mm	1495 mm
Rear Tread	1408 mm	1505 mm
No Of Doors	3	2
Ground Clearance	--	125 mm
Kerb Weight	--	1012 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson independent	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	15 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	185/55 R15	195/50 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R15	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	--	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius	--	4.7 m

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	--
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	No	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Ebd	--	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	--	Yes
Rear Camera	--	Yes
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Anti Theft Device	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

Engine Details

Engine	1.2L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 8 Valve 1.2L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 8 Valve	1.5L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.5L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	No
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	No
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	No	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	--
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	No
Remote Trunk Opener	No	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	No	No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	No
Cup Holders-Front	No	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	No	No
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	No	--
Trunk Light	No	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	No	--
Centre Console Armrest	No	--

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
CD Player	No	--
DVD Player	No	--
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	--
Speakers Front	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	--
Fog Lights Rear	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	Yes	No
Tinted Glass	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	--
Moon Roof	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	No	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	--
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	--
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Drums Drums	Solid Discs Solid Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Emission Control System	Yes	--
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 6 Euro 6	Euro 5 Euro 5
Advance Safety Feature	--	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist
Headlamp Type	--	LED LED

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