BMW 3 series 1993 vs Seat Ibiza 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 107 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Ibiza) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 40 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 580 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 450 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 600 | |
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