Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Tipo
Power
120HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
3.8l/100
Emissions
99g/km
0-100 km/h
10.2s
Top Speed
200km/h
Weight
1470kg
Price
20,459€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
440 L
50 L
88 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Tipo 5p 1.6 Multijet II 88 kW (120 CV) Lounge DDCT · 120 CV (2017-2018)
General description
The 2016 Fiat Tipo burst onto the compact segment like a breath of fresh, sensible air. It doesn't seek to dazzle with gimmicks, but to win over with an honest and direct proposition: offering generous space, decent equipment, and a reliable engine at a price that makes you question if you really need more. It's the smart buy, a vehicle that appeals more to reason than to the heart, but ends up winning a place in it for its incredible functionality.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 1.6 Multijet 120 hp engine feels full of life and thrust thanks to its generous 320 Nm of torque. It responds forcefully from low revs, making overtaking and merging simple and safe maneuvers. The DDCT dual-clutch automatic gearbox adds extra comfort for daily use, with smooth transitions even if it's not the fastest on the market. Its chassis seeks balance, offering remarkable ride comfort on long trips, absorbing bumps well without sacrificing confidence-inspiring stability. It's not a sports car, but its drive is pleasant, predictable, and very relaxed.
Design and aesthetics
The Tipo's design is an exercise in pragmatism and functional elegance. Its lines are clean and proportionate, creating a classic and attractive five-door silhouette that has aged very well. But where it really shines is inside. Space is its greatest virtue, with surprisingly spacious rear seats and a colossal 440-liter trunk, a figure typical of a higher segment. The materials are simple, with a predominance of hard plastics, but the fits are solid and everything is designed to be durable and functional. It's a cabin to be lived in, not just admired.
Technology and features
In its Lounge trim, the Tipo offers a technological package that is more than adequate for daily life. The Uconnect infotainment system, while not the most advanced, is intuitive and easy to use, integrating essential connectivity functions. It features elements like automatic climate control, cruise control, and parking sensors that make life on board easier. You won't find the latest driving aids, but the technology it includes is useful, reliable, and doesn't distract from what's truly important.
Competition
The Fiat Tipo faced segment giants like the SEAT León, Ford Focus, or Renault Mégane. While these rivals focused on greater dynamism or more cutting-edge technologies, the Tipo played a different and winning card: the relationship between space, equipment, and price. It also competed with models like the Hyundai i30 or Kia Ceed, offering a similar value-for-money approach, but often with an advantage in roominess and trunk capacity that made it an irresistible option for families.
Conclusion
The Fiat Tipo 1.6 Multijet is much more than an affordable car; it's a statement of intent. It's the perfect choice for those who value space, the efficiency of a robust diesel engine, and low running costs above all else. It's a loyal, spacious, and uncomplicated travel companion, a car that gives you the feeling of having made a masterstroke purchase every time you fill its huge trunk or enjoy its low fuel consumption. A triumph of logic and functionality that wins you over with its honesty.