Seat Ibiza 2012 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 5 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Ibiza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.53 m | |
| Seat Ibiza is 25 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Seat Ibiza is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 313 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Ibiza has 29 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Seat Ibiza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 1.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Seat Ibiza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`546 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Seat Ibiza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Yaris, so Seat Ibiza quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3000 | |
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