Fiat Tipo (160) or Opel Astra F?

1988–1995 vs 1991–1998 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: Tipo (160) 3,958 mm, Astra F 4,290 mm — a 33 cm difference.
Boot: Tipo (160) 350 l, Astra F 490 l.
Lowest consumption: Tipo (160) 5.6 l/100 km, Astra F 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: Tipo (160) 41–107 kW, Astra F 44–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Tipo (160) 15 items (S), Astra F 10 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Opel Astra F1991–1998 · 11 engines · GL, CD, GSi, ClubSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Tipo (160)1988–1995no listings	Opel Astra F1991–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,958 mm	Length4,051 mm–4,290 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,688 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,395 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm	Wheelbase2,517 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume260 l–490 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,230 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,230 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–57 l	Fuel tank52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1995	Production years1991–1998
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power41–107 kW (56–145 hp)	Power44–110 kW (60–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 TD 90	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 TDS
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 2.0 16V Sedicivalvole 146	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0i 16V
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsS · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · S	Items in the base trim10 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · SLX	Items in the top trim22 · CDX
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 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Tipo (160) or Opel Astra F?

Length: Opel Astra F 4,290 mm, Fiat Tipo (160) 3,958 mm (a 332 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,517 vs 2,540 mm. Boot: 490 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Tipo (160) or Opel Astra F?

The most frugal Fiat Tipo (160) uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 TD 90); the most frugal Opel Astra F 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 TDS).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Tipo (160) or Opel Astra F?

The strongest Fiat Tipo (160) makes 107 kW (145 hp) (2.0 16V Sedicivalvole 146); the strongest Opel Astra F 110 kW (150 hp) (GSi 2.0 16V).

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