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Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Hatchback or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • marginally more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tipo Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Tipo Hatchback is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback uses 4.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers marginally more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback takes 8.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback delivers significantly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 168 Nm more.

Tipo Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers clearly more boot space – 440 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 313 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback carries significantly more – 425 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Tipo Hatchback holds a decisive overall lead 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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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 25,700 £
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,425 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
-
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
207 - 208 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Fiat Tipo Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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