Seat Ibiza 2006 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 30 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Ibiza is 3 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm wider, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Seat Ibiza has 19 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. 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: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Seat Ibiza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`568 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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