Seat Ibiza 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 25 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`552 | 1`780 | |
| 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 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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