Seat Ibiza 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998

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Seat Ibiza
1999 - 2002
Volkswagen Golf
1998 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Seat Ibiza is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.0 - 1.91.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 50 - 156 HP68 - 241 HP
Torque: 86 - 235 NM128 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 - 19.4 seconds6.4 - 17.2 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Seat Ibiza. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.9 - 8.44.0 - 11.5
Seat Ibiza petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Seat Ibiza equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 3.88 m4.15 m
Width: 1.64 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Seat Ibiza is smaller.
Seat Ibiza is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 250 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
785 litres1185 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Seat Ibiza has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 400 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`496 kg~ 1`773 kg
Net weight:~ 1`036 kg~ 1`234 kg
Load capacity:~ 460 kg~ 539 kg
Seat Ibiza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 12001400
Pros and Cons: Seat Ibiza has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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