Fiat Tipo (160) or Fiat Tipo (356)?

1988–1995 vs 2015–present · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Wagon/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Tipo (160) 3,958 mm, Tipo (356) 4,571 mm — a 61 cm difference.
Boot: Tipo (160) 350 l, Tipo (356) 550 l.
Lowest consumption: Tipo (160) 5.6 l/100 km, Tipo (356) 3.7 l/100 km.
Power: Tipo (160) 41–107 kW, Tipo (356) 70–96 kW.
Standard equipment: Tipo (160) 15 items (S), Tipo (356) 32 items (Pop).
On Autodrom: Tipo (356) from €3,900 (1 listing); no Tipo (160) is listed right now.

Fiat Tipo (160)1988–1995 · 14 engines · S, SX, SLX, DGTSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Tipo (160)1988–1995no listings	Fiat Tipo (356)2015–present1 listing · from €3,900
Dimensions
Length	Length3,958 mm	Length4,368 mm–4,571 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,792 mm–1,818 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,495 mm–1,556 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm	Wheelbase2,636 mm–2,638 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–185 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume440 l–550 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,230 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,390 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–57 l	Fuel tank45 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1995	Production years2015–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Wagon, SUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power41–107 kW (56–145 hp)	Power70–96 kW (95–131 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0	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 consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 TD 90	Lowest consumption3.7 l/100 km · 1.3 MultiJet 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 2.0 16V Sedicivalvole 146	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 1.5 Hybrid 130 DCT
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsS · Pop
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · S	Items in the base trim32 · Pop
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · SLX	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 · Interior4 · 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✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows—
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 & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety1 · 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✓
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-theft1 · 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 — Fiat Tipo (160) or Fiat Tipo (356)?

Length: Fiat Tipo (356) 4,571 mm, Fiat Tipo (160) 3,958 mm (a 613 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,638 vs 2,540 mm. Boot: 550 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Tipo (160) or Fiat Tipo (356)?

The most frugal Fiat Tipo (160) uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 TD 90); the most frugal Fiat Tipo (356) 3.7 l/100 km (1.3 MultiJet 95).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Tipo (160) or Fiat Tipo (356)?

The strongest Fiat Tipo (160) makes 107 kW (145 hp) (2.0 16V Sedicivalvole 146); the strongest Fiat Tipo (356) 96 kW (131 hp) (1.6 MultiJet 130).

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