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Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Hatchback or Citroen C3?

Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • somewhat more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tipo Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback costs 19,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback uses 4.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

C3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers somewhat more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback delivers markedly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Tipo Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is somewhat lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers noticeably more boot space – 440 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback carries only slightly more – 425 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Tipo Hatchback is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £19,700
Tipo Hatchback

Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 25,700 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,425 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
-
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
207 - 208 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Fiat Tipo Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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