What do the new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, Mazda MX-5 Miata, MINI Cooper Convertible, and the VW Beetle Convertible have in common? They are all fun little roadsters and they all get compared here back-to-back by TFLcar’s Roman Mica.
The 124 Spider is a modern interpretation on the classic roadster by Fiat. It shares its chassis and some interior components with the Mazda MX-5 Miata, but Fiat spent a long time tuning the chassis and how the turbocharged engine mates to the car.
Everybody knows the Mazda MX-5 Miata, and the latest generation of car carries on the tradition of the small and fun-to-drive roadster. The Miata is powered by Mazda’s 2.0-liter SKYACTIV engine that is naturally aspirated, but nonetheless fun to drive.
The MINI Cooper Convertible represents the affordable side of topless motoring in a MINI. It offers a three-cylinder turbocharged engine and an option to transport four people. There are also endless way to customize your MINI. It is offers a unique driving experience.
Finally, the VW Beetle Convertible is another choice for taking four people out for topless fun. This one is powered by a torquey 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and offers more room and comfort for the rear seat passengers than the MINI Convertible.
So which one is the most fun, and does the Fiat 124 Spider do enough to differentiate it from the Miata? Watch the full video above to find out.
