Ford Fusion 2005 vs Seat Ibiza 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 5 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, but torque is 2 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Despite the higher power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Fusion is larger. Ford Fusion is 7 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fusion is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage capacity. Ford Fusion has 70 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.3 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`605 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
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