Seat Ibiza 2012 vs Fiat Punto 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 6 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Ibiza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Ibiza engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
| Seat Ibiza is 3 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, width is practically the same , while the height of Seat Ibiza is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Seat Ibiza has 9 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The Fiat Punto may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`601 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3400 | |
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