Seat Ibiza 2009 vs Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 72 HP more power than Alfa Romeo MiTo, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Alfa Romeo MiTo. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo MiTo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Ibiza consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo MiTo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Ibiza is 3 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo MiTo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
938 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Seat Ibiza has 20 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo MiTo. This could mean that the Seat Ibiza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`693 | 1`560 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo MiTo has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | no data | |
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