Ferrari 488 Spider vs FIAT 124 Spider
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 FIAT 124 Spider
Overview
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | FIAT 124 SpiderClassica |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Classica |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | FIAT 124 SpiderClassica |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $291,627 | $25,390 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | FIAT 124 SpiderClassica |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 35 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22.7 gal (best) | 11.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | FIAT 124 SpiderClassica |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 661 hp (best) | 160 hp |
| Torque | 561 lb-ft (best) | 184 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.9 L (best) | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | FIAT 124 SpiderClassica |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 8.1 cu ft (best) | 4.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,362 lbs | 2,436 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in (best) | 90.9 in |
| Length | 179.8 in (best) | 159.6 in |
| Width | — | 68.5 in (best) |
| Height | 47.7 in | 48.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | FIAT 124 SpiderClassica |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ferrari 488 Spider | FIAT 124 Spider |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $291,627 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Classica $25,390 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Urbana Edition $26,385 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Lusso $28,145 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Abarth $29,390 MSRP |
Ferrari 488 Spider vs FIAT 124 Spider FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider or 2020 FIAT 124 Spider?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider vs 2020 FIAT 124 Spider on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider or 2020 FIAT 124 Spider?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider starts lower at $25,390.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider or 2020 FIAT 124 Spider?
- The 2020 FIAT 124 Spider leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (25,390).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider or 2020 FIAT 124 Spider?
- The 2020 FIAT 124 Spider leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider or 2020 FIAT 124 Spider?
- The 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider leads on horsepower in this comparison (661).