Seat Ibiza 2009 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is larger, but slightly lower. Seat Ibiza is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
938 litres | 952 litres | |
| Seat Ibiza has 12 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| 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): | 1`571 | 1`550 | |
| 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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