Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008 vs Seat Ibiza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Alfa Romeo MiTo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Seat Ibiza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo MiTo is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo MiTo engine produces 5 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo MiTo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo MiTo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo MiTo consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo MiTo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo MiTo consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo MiTo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo MiTo and Seat Ibiza are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
684 litres | 938 litres | |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo MiTo has 22 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Ibiza (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo MiTo is 0.5 metres more than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Alfa Romeo MiTo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`526 kg | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo MiTo has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2800 | |
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