Seat Ibiza 2012 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo C30, but torque is 10 NM more than Volvo C30. Despite less power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 Volvo C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Seat Ibiza 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Seat Ibiza 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 20 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 251 litres | |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Seat Ibiza has 41 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. The Volvo C30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo C30. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4400 | |
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