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FIAT 124 Spider vs. Pontiac Solstice

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Starting MSRP
$25,390
$24,275
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Gas 4-Cyl
MPG
25 City / 36 Hwy
19 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
160 hp
173 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
2
2
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Gas 4-Cyl
Displacement
1.4 L/83
2.4L/145
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
160 @ 5500
173 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 3200
167 @ 4500
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
25 City / 36 Hwy
19 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
8.9 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Front Tire Size
P195/50VR16
P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P195/50VR16
P245/45R18
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
18 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Not Available

Steering

Steering comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
16
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
31 ft
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Length, Overall
160 in
157 in
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Passenger Volume
N/A
50 ft³
Front Head Room
37 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
52 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
51 in
Second Head Room
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
91 in
95 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
71 in
Height, Overall
49 in
50 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
61 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
61 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
5 ft³
5.4/2.1 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Base Curb Weight
2,476 lbs
2,908 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
14 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Navigation System
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not available
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
450
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2020 FIAT 124 Spider2009 Pontiac Solstice
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
11.7 x 1.0 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
10.9 x 0.5 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

The 2020 FIAT 124 Spider is more reliable than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2020 124 Spider versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2009 Solstice.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

The 2020 FIAT 124 Spider is more fuel efficient than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice with 29 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

The 2009 Pontiac Solstice is cheaper than the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider with a $24,275 starting MSRP versus a $25,390 starting MSRP.

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