FIAT 124 Spider vs. Pontiac Solstice
Highlights
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 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
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 36 Hwy
|
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
8.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 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
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 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
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 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
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 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
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 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
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
450
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | 2009 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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