Hyundai Atos 1997 vs Seat Ibiza 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Atos) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Seat Ibiza) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 82 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
|
Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Atos engine produces 55 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 153 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Atos reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
|
The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Atos consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Atos could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Atos consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Ibiza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Ibiza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Ibiza engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.50 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.42 m | |
|
Hyundai Atos is smaller, but higher. Hyundai Atos is 38 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Atos is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 263 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1064 litres | 785 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Atos has 13 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The Seat Ibiza may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Atos (by 279 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Atos is 1.4 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Hyundai Atos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`220 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Atos has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Hyundai Atos has
|
Seat Ibiza has
| |