- Newest year: 2020
- Gas
- Two-seaters
- Same as 2019
2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 29–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider at a glance
The 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider covers 4 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 29–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $2,710 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD (30 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018; 2019 and 2020 repeat the values of the year before.
2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 29–30 MPG | $2,710–$2,740 | Same EPA ratings as 2019 |
| 2019 | Gas | 29–30 MPG | $2,710–$2,740 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Gas | 29–30 MPG | $2,710–$2,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 29–30 MPG | $2,710–$2,740 | First year |
What the 2020 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$226
$2,710 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.52
Per 100 miles
$18.07
Five years
$13,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$1,650less a year
Class median $4,360 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Fiat 124 Spider MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider as for the 2019 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2019 section above.See 2019
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,710 |
| 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 6-spd | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Fiat 124 Spider MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2018
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
2018 Fiat 124 Spider MPG
29–30 MPG · $2,710–$2,740/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,710.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,710 |
| 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 6-spd | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Fiat 124 Spider MPG
29–30 MPG · $2,710–$2,740/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,710 |
| 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 6-spd | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,230 in California and $2,350 in Texas, a $880 difference.
- California $3,230
- Washington $3,040
- New York $2,670
- Florida $2,470
- Texas $2,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2017-2020
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider get?
EPA rates the 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider at 29–30 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 30 MPG (26 city, 35 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider?
Every model year of the 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider tops out at 30 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018. In 2019 and 2020 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Fiat 124 Spider per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,710 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,710–$2,740 a year. That is a $30 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Fiat 124 Spider 100 miles?
About $18.07 per 100 miles for the 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.07 and $18.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 26 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider compare with other two-seater configurations?
The 124 Spider 1.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,710 a year to fuel, $1,650 less than the class median of $4,360, and less than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 83 rated two-seater configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider different from the 2019 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2019 and 2020: 2 configurations rated 29–30 MPG combined. See the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider for that year.