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Fiat Tipo Wagon vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Wagon or VW Polo?

Fiat Tipo Wagon vs VW Polo: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Wagon

  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space

VW Polo

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

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

Tipo Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is noticeably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Fiat Tipo Wagon costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,733 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Wagon uses 4.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Polo

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 VW Polo offers noticeably more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Fiat Tipo Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 320 Nm.

Tipo Wagon

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, VW Polo is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,455 kg. The difference is around 312 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Wagon offers noticeably more boot space – 550 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Tipo Wagon carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is clearly superior overall 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 £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Fiat Tipo Wagon
VW Polo

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Fiat Tipo Wagon

The Fiat Tipo Estate is a no-nonsense family wagon that focuses on practicality and value, with surprisingly generous load space and comfortable seats for long trips. It won't win style awards, but its sensible kit, simple controls and low running costs make it a smart, unfussy choice for buyers who want function over flash.

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VW Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Fiat Tipo Wagon
VW Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,000 - 27,000 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,470 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4,571 mm
Length
-
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,514 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
206 - 207 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
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