Seat Ibiza 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Seat Ibiza and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 88 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 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 (kg): | 1`580 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 8200 | |
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