Seat Ibiza 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 LPG | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 81 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Ibiza consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is larger, but lower. Seat Ibiza is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 222 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Ibiza has 58 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4000 | |
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