MX-5 RF vs Abarth 124 Spider vs MX-5 vs Audi TT

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Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160

(2017 - 2018)

...TIV-G 160

Fiat 124 Spider Abarth

(2016 - 2020)

...er Abarth

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160

(2015 - 2018)

...TIV-G 160

Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI

(2015 - 2018)

...1.8 TFSI

Engine
2 L Inline 4	1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo	2 L Inline 4	1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo
Drivetrain
Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - FWD
Top Speed
134 mph	144 mph	133 mph	147 mph
Acceleration
7.5 sec	6.8 sec	7.3 sec	7.2 sec
Total Power
158 BHP	168 BHP	158 BHP	178 BHP
Economy
40.9 mpg	44.1 mpg	40.9 mpg	47.9 mpg
Kerb Weight
1,120 kg	1,135 kg	1,075 kg	1,375 kg
Luggage
127 L	140 L	130 L	280 L
Top Speed
134 mph / 215 Km/h	144 mph / 232 Km/h	133 mph / 214 Km/h	147 mph / 237 Km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 seconds	6.8 seconds	7.3 seconds	7.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
141 BHP/Tonne / 7.09 kg/BHP	148 BHP/Tonne / 6.76 kg/BHP	147 BHP/Tonne / 6.8 kg/BHP	129 BHP/Tonne / 7.72 kg/BHP
Total Power
158 BHP / 160 ps	168 BHP / 170 ps	158 BHP / 160 ps	178 BHP / 180 ps
Total Torque
148 lb·ft / 200 N·m	184 lb·ft / 250 N·m	148 lb·ft / 200 N·m	184 lb·ft / 250 N·m
Economy
40.9 mpg	44.1 mpg	40.9 mpg	47.9 mpg
Total Range
404 Miles	436 Miles	404 Miles	526 Miles
CO₂ Emissions
161 g/Km	148 g/Km	161 g/Km	138 g/Km
UK Tax Cost
£200-£275	£200-£225	£200-£275	£200
Model Platform
MX-5 (15-)	124 Spider (16-20)	MX-5 (15-)	TT (14-23)
Doors
2	2	2	2
Seats
2	2	2	4
Cargo Space
127 L	140 L	130 L	280 L
Turning Circle
10.4 m	9.4 m	10.4 m	11 m
Kerb Weight
1,120 kg	1,135 kg	1,075 kg	1,375 kg
Gross Weight
1,295 kg	1,325 kg	1,260 kg	1,620 kg
Length
3,915 mm	4,055 mm	3,915 mm	4,177 mm
Width
1,735 mm	1,740 mm	1,735 mm	1,832 mm
Height
1,236 mm	1,233 mm	1,230 mm	1,355 mm
Wheelbase
2,310 mm	2,310 mm	2,310 mm	2,505 mm
Configuration
Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4
Displacement
2 Litre / 1,998 cc	1.4 Litre / 1,368 cc	2 Litre / 1,998 cc	1.8 Litre / 1,798 cc
Peak Power
158 BHP / 160 ps	168 BHP / 170 ps	158 BHP / 160 ps	178 BHP / 180 ps
Peak Torque
148 lb·ft / 200 N·m	184 lb·ft / 250 N·m	148 lb·ft / 200 N·m	184 lb·ft / 250 N·m
Specific Output
79 BHP/L	123 BHP/L	79 BHP/L	99 BHP/L
Aspiration
Natural	Turbo	Natural	Turbo
Valvetrain
DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)	4 (16v Total)	4 (16v Total)	4 (16v Total)
Fuel
Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Compression
13:1	9.8:1	13:1	9.6:1
Bore x Stroke
83.5 x 91.2 mm	72 x 84 mm	83.5 x 91.2 mm	82.5 x 84.1 mm
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection	Multi-point	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Position
Front	Front	Front	Front
Orientation
Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Transversal
Fuel Tank
45 L	45 L	45 L	50 L
Driven Wheels
Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Front (FWD)
Front Tyres
205/45R17 W	205/45R17	205/45R17 W	225/50R17
Rear Tyres
205/45R17 W	205/45R17	205/45R17 W	225/50R17
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
6 Gears	6 Gears		7 Gears
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link