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Verdict
Family compact with a generous boot (440 L in 5-door, 550 L in estate), but rated 3 Euro NCAP stars in basic equipment (4 with the optional safety pack). Owner reviews mainly report the clutch and flywheel of the 1.6 MultiJet diesel: have them checked before buying.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €7,000 – €16,700
- Monthly cost
- €363
- Euro NCAP
- 3/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.4 95.
1.4 95
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 95 hp · 6.4 L/100 km · 160 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
1.4 petrol with 95 hp, 6-speed manual gearbox; entry-level engine at the 2016 launch.
1.0 FireFly 100
Petrol · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 1
Three-cylinder 1.0 turbo with 100 hp (190 Nm), 5-speed manual gearbox, introduced with the 2021 facelift to replace the 1.4s.
1.6 MultiJet 120
Diesel · Manual · 120 hp · Crit'Air 2
1.6 diesel with 120 hp, manual gearbox. See the clutch and flywheel fault.
1.6 MultiJet 120 DCT
Diesel · Automatic · 120 hp · Crit'Air 2
1.6 diesel with 120 hp and dual-clutch gearbox. CarChecker states that this gearbox does not have the dual-mass flywheel of the manual.
Market prices
€7,000 – €16,700
Indicative range: 2016 to 2026, yearly medians of 813 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
Premature wear of the clutch and flywheel (1.6 MultiJet manual)
Severity 2/3 · CostlyOn the 1.6 MultiJet diesel with manual gearbox, CarChecker describes premature wear of the clutch and flywheel (judder at low speed, difficult gear changes, flywheel noise on cold start-up). Owners on Fiat Forum report a slipping clutch and a flywheel causing the fault. Owner reviews on Fiches-auto also cite the clutch and flywheel, with few occurrences. These are accounts: the failure rate is not established.
- Versions
- 1.6 MultiJet 120
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Fiat Tipo”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €158 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €62 |
| Maintenance | €33 |
| Depreciation | €110 |
| Total per month | €363 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€158
1.4 95 version: combined consumption of 6.4 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
6.4 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €158
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€62
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€33
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€110
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Fiat Tipo II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- 1.6 diesel manual: test drive both cold and hot, looking for judder at low speed, difficulty changing gear or flywheel noise.
- Ask for the invoice for any clutch or flywheel replacement.
- Check with a Fiat dealership, using the serial number, which manufacturer's recalls have been carried out.
- Check the service book and invoices (oil changes, timing).
- Check whether the optional safety pack (forward collision warning with autonomous braking) is fitted, as it raises the Euro NCAP rating from 3 to 4 stars.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the clutch or flywheel been replaced? Do you have the invoice and the mileage?
- Have all the manufacturer's recalls been carried out?
- Does the car have the optional safety pack?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
- €7,000 – €12,000
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Renault Mégane
IV · 2016–2023
- Price
- €9,500 – €23,900
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Peugeot 308
II · 2013–2021
- Price
- €6,500 – €13,000
- Reliability
- 2/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Volkswagen Golf
VII · 2012–2020
- Price
- €7,200 – €18,800
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Fiat Tipo II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Euro NCAP rating of the Fiat Tipo?
3 stars in October 2016 with standard equipment; 4 stars with the optional safety pack (forward collision warning with automatic braking), according to Euro NCAP. According to The Car Expert, this rating expired in January 2023.
What is the boot capacity of the Fiat Tipo?
440 litres in the 5-door saloon (Fiches-auto) and 550 litres in the SW estate, measured under the parcel shelf (L'argus, Stellantis).
Which engines are available on the Tipo II?
At launch: 1.4 petrol with 95 hp and 1.4 T-Jet with 120 hp, 1.3 MultiJet diesel with 95 hp and 1.6 MultiJet with 120 hp. The 2021 facelift replaces the 1.4s with a 1.0 turbo with 100 hp (L'argus).
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