Seat Ibiza 2006 vs Renault Twingo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 45 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Twingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Seat Ibiza can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Seat Ibiza version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is larger, but slightly lower. Seat Ibiza is 26 cm longer than the Renault Twingo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 959 litres | |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage capacity. Seat Ibiza has 100 litres more trunk space than the Renault Twingo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Ibiza (by 71 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.7 metres more than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Seat Ibiza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Twingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Renault Twingo, so Renault Twingo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3800 | |
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