Seat Ibiza 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998

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Seat Ibiza
1996 - 1999
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 - 2.01.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 50 - 116 HP68 - 241 HP
Torque: 86 - 235 NM128 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 - 19.4 seconds6.4 - 17.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.8 - 9.24.0 - 11.5
Seat Ibiza petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Seat Ibiza equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.85 m4.15 m
Width: 1.64 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Seat Ibiza is smaller.
Seat Ibiza is 30 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 455 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
802 litres1185 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Seat Ibiza has 125 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf (by 383 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 1.1 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 (kg): ~ 1`453~ 1`773
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 8001400
Pros and Cons: Seat Ibiza has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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