Seat Ibiza 2009 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Seat Ibiza engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.49 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
938 litres | 952 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Seat Ibiza has 12 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4400 | |
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