Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995
Fiat introduced the Tipo lineup in 1988 as a replacement for the Ritmo, and five years later, the Italian carmaker brought a refreshed version.
The Tipo was a huge success right from the start. It offered more than its main rivals, and it was priced lower. Moreover, it came after the Ritmo, which was another successful vehicle built by Fiat. Fiat introduced a three-door version along with the facelifted version as well, but the main selling version was the five-door hatchback.
Designed by Ercole Espada, the Tipo surprised with its modern lines for those times. To stay ahead of the other hatchbacks, the carmaker changed some exterior details. It featured a new front fascia with slimmer headlights and a horizontal bar on top of the grille, with the four oblique Fiat brand lines. Since it was based on the 1988 model, it still featured a cubist-style design, but it was more rounded this time. On the sides, the body-colored door mirrors fitted better than the black ones from the non-facelifted version.
The Tipo offered one of the largest cabins in its class, and that was kept even after the facelift, but Fiat worked on some details. Inside, the designer followed the straight-line theme from the exterior and imagined a dashboard with long and flat surfaces. Even the instrument cluster was designed with angular lines with a grid pattern in the background. Obviously, it featured a split-folding rear bench to expand the, otherwise, small trunk.
Fiat installed a small engine choice under the hood, but good enough for the average buyers who were looking for an affordable, easy-to-run vehicle. There were three gasoline and two turbo-diesel engine options and, besides the 2.0-liter gasoline unit, all of the others were very fuel-efficient.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1372 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 6000 RPM 69 HP @ 6000 RPM 68 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 106 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2171.6 lbs (985 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373.1 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1581 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6000 RPM 75 HP @ 6000 RPM 74 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 125 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2198 lbs (997 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (113 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 5750 RPM 113 HP @ 5750 RPM 111 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 115 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 156 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 210 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L D 5MT (57 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1697 cm3 |
Power: | 42 KW @ 4600 RPM 57 HP @ 4600 RPM 56 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 72 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM 98 Nm @ 2900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2259.7 lbs (1025 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3439.2 lbs (1560 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1929 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4600 RPM 65 HP @ 4600 RPM 64 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 88 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 119 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.3 cuFT (348 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 5.9 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2354.5 lbs (1068 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3549.4 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |