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Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAirvsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Abarth 124 Spider

1.4 MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2019
VS

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAirBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
170hp127kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight-
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
96.1s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
35.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,368cc83cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,054mm160in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,233mm49in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase
2,310mm91in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,496mm59in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume-
280L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
45L
52L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAirBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220iPowerTorque
  • Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i5,000 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAirBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
35.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i has 14 hp more than Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
1,520 kg
3,351 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
232 km/h
144 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i has more power, Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
703 km
437 mi
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
6.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,054 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,233 mm
48.5 in
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAirBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,054 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,233 mm
48.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
-
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAirBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Is 460 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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