Seat Ibiza 2008 1.2 TDI (3 door)

Seat Ibiza 2008 1.2 diesel description

Hatchback Seat Ibiza 2008 1.2 TDI has been produced from January, 2010 to December, 2012. It has three-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.2 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 180 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 3-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and VGT turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Seat Ibiza 1.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Seat Ibiza 2008 1.2 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Seat Ibiza 2008 1.2 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 173 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Seat Ibiza 2008 1.2 TDI fuel consumption is 3.4 litres per 100km (29.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Seat Ibiza 2008 - 2012 version, city fuel economy - 4.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1320 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1500 kilometers on highway.

Seat Ibiza safety

During safety testing Seat Ibiza has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Seat Ibiza is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Seat Ibiza got three stars.

Seat Ibiza 2008

Seat Ibiza 2008 1.2 TDI technical data

Model: Seat Ibiza 1.2 TDI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2010. January ... 2012. December 
Engine: 1199 cm3 Diesel, 3 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 75 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 180 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 173 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.4 (combined) 4.1 (urban) 3.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.05m (length) 1.69m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 292 litres
Trunk max capacity: 938 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1601 kg

Seat Ibiza 2008 1.2 TDI engine CFWA

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1199 cm3
Number of cylinders 3
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.5 mm
Compression ratio 16.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Seat Ibiza 2008 1.2 TDI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 75 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 180 NM ON 1500 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 16 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Polo Skoda Fabia Skoda Roomster

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Seat Ibiza hatchback [2008 - 2012] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Seat Ibiza 2008 SC 1.2 Jan 2008 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 70 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Ibiza 2010 1.2 TDI Jan 2010 — Dec 2012

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.2 Diesel 75 HP 3.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Ibiza 2010 1.2 TDI Jan 2010 — Dec 2012 1.2 Diesel 75 HP 3.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Ibiza 2009 1.2 1.6 TDI Jan 2009 — Dec 2012 1.2 Diesel 105 HP - Automatic (5)
Seat Ibiza 2008 SC 1.4 Jan 2008 — Jan 2012 1.4 Petrol 85 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Ibiza 2008 SC 1.4 TSI Jan 2008 — Jan 2012

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds

1.4 Petrol 150 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (7)
Seat Ibiza 2008 1.4 TDI Jan 2008 — Dec 2010 1.4 Diesel 80 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Ibiza 2008 SC 1.6 Jan 2008 — Jan 2012 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Ibiza 2009 SC 1.6 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (7)
Seat Ibiza 2009 1.6 TDI Jan 2009 — Dec 2012 1.6 Diesel 90 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Ibiza 2008 SC 1.9 TDI Jan 2008 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Ibiza 2008 SC 1.9 Jan 2008 — Jan 2012 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Ibiza 2010 2.0 TDI Jan 2010 — Dec 2012

Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)

2.0 Diesel 143 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Ibiza 2008 reviews
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