Citroën C-Elysée (2012) or Fiat Tipo (356)?

2012–2021 vs 2015–present · Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Wagon/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: C-Elysée (2012) 4,427 mm, Tipo (356) 4,571 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: C-Elysée (2012) 506 l, Tipo (356) 550 l.
Lowest consumption: C-Elysée (2012) 3.9 l/100 km, Tipo (356) 3.7 l/100 km.
Power: C-Elysée (2012) 53–85 kW, Tipo (356) 70–96 kW.
Standard equipment: C-Elysée (2012) 19 items (Attraction), Tipo (356) 32 items (Pop).
On Autodrom: Tipo (356) from €3,900 (1 listing); no C-Elysée (2012) is listed right now.

Citroën C-Elysée (2012)2012–2021 · 8 engines · Attraction, Seduction, Exclusive, DynamiqueSpecifications →Listings →

Fiat Tipo (356)2015–present · 14 engines · Pop, Easy, Lounge, CrossSpecifications →1 listing from €3,900 →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C-Elysée (2012)2012–2021no listings	Fiat Tipo (356)2015–present1 listing · from €3,900
Dimensions
Length	Length4,419 mm–4,427 mm	Length4,368 mm–4,571 mm
Width	Width1,748 mm	Width1,792 mm–1,818 mm
Height	Height1,466 mm	Height1,495 mm–1,556 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,652 mm	Wheelbase2,636 mm–2,638 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–142 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–185 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume506 l	Trunk volume440 l–550 l
Curb weight	Curb weight980 kg–1,165 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,390 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank45 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2021	Production years2015–present
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Wagon, SUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines14
Power	Power53–85 kW (72–116 hp)	Power70–96 kW (95–131 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.9 l/100 km · 1.6 BlueHDi 100	Lowest consumption3.7 l/100 km · 1.3 MultiJet 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.4 s · 1.6 VTi 115	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 1.5 Hybrid 130 DCT
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Pop
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Attraction	Items in the base trim32 · Pop
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim44 · Lounge
Equipment · Comfort3 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€3,900

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C-Elysée (2012) or Fiat Tipo (356)?

Length: Fiat Tipo (356) 4,571 mm, Citroën C-Elysée (2012) 4,427 mm (a 144 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,638 vs 2,652 mm. Boot: 550 vs 506 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C-Elysée (2012) or Fiat Tipo (356)?

The most frugal Citroën C-Elysée (2012) uses 3.9 l/100 km (1.6 BlueHDi 100); the most frugal Fiat Tipo (356) 3.7 l/100 km (1.3 MultiJet 95).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C-Elysée (2012) or Fiat Tipo (356)?

The strongest Citroën C-Elysée (2012) makes 85 kW (116 hp) (1.6 VTi 115); the strongest Fiat Tipo (356) 96 kW (131 hp) (1.6 MultiJet 130).

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