BMW i3 2017 vs Seat Ibiza 2019
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 75 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.9 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 245 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| 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 i3) 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: | 4.01 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW i3 is smaller, but higher. BMW i3 is 5 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW i3 is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 1165 litres | |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Ibiza (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`245 kg | 1`181 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 569 kg | |
| BMW i3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Seat Ibiza. Therefore, Seat Ibiza is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 10 200 | |
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