Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008 vs Seat Ibiza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 78 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo MiTo engine produces 7 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo MiTo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 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 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo MiTo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo MiTo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`560 | 1`526 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | no data | 3200 | |
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