Seat Ibiza 1993 vs Volkswagen Polo 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
| Seat Ibiza engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Seat Ibiza is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
580 litres | 975 litres | |
| Seat Ibiza has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 395 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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