Seat Ibiza 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 16.1 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Ibiza 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
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: | 292 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
| Seat Ibiza has 12 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| 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`566 | 1`550 | |
| 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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