Seat Ibiza 1996 Hatchback
Sporty and handsome car with maneuverability. Excellent TCS anti-skidding system. Perhaps the best turbo gasoline engine of all time in its class.
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This generation of Seat Ibiza has been produced from October, 1996 to October, 1999. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Seat is available with six petrol engines with displacement from 1.0 to 2.0 litres and power of from 50 to 116 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement 1.9 litres and power of from 64 to 110 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (10 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.
Seat Ibiza 1996 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6 to 9.2 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.8 to 5.8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Seat Ibiza 1996 hatchback petrol engine version is Seat Ibiza 1.0i, consuming 6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Seat Ibiza 1996 hatchback diesel - Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi for 100 kilometers consumes 4.8 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Seat Ibiza real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 10 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +10% for petrol engines and +9% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Seat Ibiza modification.
Seat Ibiza 1996 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 158 to 217 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 128 to 134 grams per kilometer. From Seat Ibiza with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Seat Ibiza 1.4i which produces an average of 158 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Seat Ibiza diesels least CO2 distributes Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi - 128 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.7 seconds has Seat Ibiza 2.0 GTi version, conversely the tardiest one is Seat Ibiza 1.0i reaching this speed only in 19.4 seconds. The maximum top speed is 198 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 116 hp version (Seat Ibiza 2.0 GTi).
Lenght of Seat Ibiza is 385 cm, it is small car. Seat Ibiza gross weight is from 1370 to 1530 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.
This Seat is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 750 €. Users calculated Seat Ibiza 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 40%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 32% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Seat Ibiza for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Seat Ibiza prices and costs.
Seat Ibiza modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Seat Ibiza 1996 1.0i
Oct 1996 — Jan 1998 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.0 Petrol | 50 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Seat Ibiza 1996 1.4i | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Seat Ibiza 1996 1.6i Oct 1996 — Sep 1997 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Seat Ibiza 1997 1.6i Sep 1997 — Oct 1999 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Seat Ibiza 1997 1.6i Sep 1997 — Oct 1999 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Seat Ibiza 1996 1.6i Oct 1996 — Mai 1998 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Seat Ibiza 1996 1.8i Oct 1996 — Sep 1997 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Seat Ibiza 1996 1.9 D Oct 1996 — Jan 1998 | 1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Seat Ibiza 1996 1.9 SDi
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Seat Ibiza 1996 1.9 TDi
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 4.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Seat Ibiza 1997 1.9 TDi
Sep 1997 — Mai 1998 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 4.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Seat Ibiza 1996 2.0 GTi
Oct 1996 — Mai 1998 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Seat Ibiza prices
Seat Ibiza 1996 - 1999 hatchback price in Latvia is from 600 € to 900 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Seat Ibiza price is more below average - Seat Ibiza is approximately for 16 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1996 - 1999 prices).
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Ibiza 1999 price | 700 € | 800 € | 900 € | |
| Seat Ibiza 1996 price | 600 € | 700 € | 700 € |
Seat Ibiza total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Seat Ibiza? Users calculated Seat Ibiza 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer.
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Seat Ibiza reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Seat Ibiza reliability is little below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2010 defects were detected in an average of 24.4 percent of Seat Ibiza of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 24.1%.
Seat Ibiza 1996 hatchback features (options)
Percentage of Seat Ibiza with corresponding feature (option)
43% Adjustable steering wheel
40% Conditioning
26% Sunroof
17% Heated seats
11%
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Seat Ibiza reviews
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| Purchase year: | 2013 (age of car 6 years) | Owned for: | 40`000 kilometers (6 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 2880 € (~ 480 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Sporty and handsome car with maneuverability. Excellent TCS anti-skidding system. Perhaps the best turbo gasoline engine of all time in its class.
Cons: Low ground clearance with standard tire size. The front seats are a bit small, the rear seats are too thin. Slightly slow in the winter. High wind resistance above 110km / h.