Seat Ibiza 2008 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 12 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.53 m | |
| Seat Ibiza is 1 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
938 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Ibiza has 45 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. This could mean that the Seat Ibiza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 237 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`601 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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