Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Seat Ibiza 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 32 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 3 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fiesta has 17 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The Seat Ibiza may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Ibiza (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.8 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`560 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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