Fiat Tipo (160) or Mazda 323 BG?

1988–1995 vs 1989–1994 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Liftback

In short

Length: Tipo (160) 3,958 mm, 323 BG 4,260 mm — a 30 cm difference.
Boot: Tipo (160) 350 l, 323 BG 440 l.
Lowest consumption: Tipo (160) 5.6 l/100 km, 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: Tipo (160) 41–107 kW, 323 BG 42–136 kW.
Standard equipment: Tipo (160) 15 items (S), 323 BG 10 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Mazda 323 BG1989–1994 · 11 engines · LX, GLX, GT, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Tipo (160)1988–1995no listings	Mazda 323 BG1989–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,958 mm	Length3,995 mm–4,260 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,675 mm–1,680 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm	Wheelbase2,450 mm–2,500 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume250 l–440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,230 kg	Curb weight900 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–57 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1995	Production years1989–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power41–107 kW (56–145 hp)	Power42–136 kW (57–185 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 TD 90	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 D 57
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 2.0 16V Sedicivalvole 146	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 1.8 16V Turbo GT-R
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsS · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · S	Items in the base trim10 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · SLX	Items in the top trim20 · GT-R
Equipment · Comfort3 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Tipo (160) or Mazda 323 BG?

Length: Mazda 323 BG 4,260 mm, Fiat Tipo (160) 3,958 mm (a 302 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,540 mm. Boot: 440 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Tipo (160) or Mazda 323 BG?

The most frugal Fiat Tipo (160) uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 TD 90); the most frugal Mazda 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 D 57).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Tipo (160) or Mazda 323 BG?

The strongest Fiat Tipo (160) makes 107 kW (145 hp) (2.0 16V Sedicivalvole 146); the strongest Mazda 323 BG 136 kW (185 hp) (1.8 16V Turbo GT-R).

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