Ford Escort 1993 vs Seat Ibiza 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Ford Escort is more dynamic to drive. Ford Escort engine produces 22 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 51 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Escort gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 700'000 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: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.10 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Escort is larger, but lower. Ford Escort is 29 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Escort is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.7 metres more than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Ford Escort can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | no data | |
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