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Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Hatchback or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • visibly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tipo Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Tipo Hatchback is noticeably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback uses 4.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

3 Hatchback

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 Mazda 3 Hatchback offers visibly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback takes 8.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback delivers visibly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Tipo Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Tipo Hatchback is very slightly lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,419 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers noticeably more boot space – 440 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries moderately more – 485 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback has the upper hand 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 £24,500
3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Fiat Tipo Hatchback
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Tipo Hatchback

The Fiat Tipo is a sensible, spacious hatchback that prides itself on practical charm and everyday usability, perfect for buyers who want straightforward value rather than runway drama. It won’t turn heads for flash, but its comfortable ride, clever interior space and low-stress nature make it a smart, grown-up choice with a wink of character.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Fiat Tipo Hatchback
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 25,700 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,425 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
-
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
207 - 208 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mazda
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