Seat Ibiza 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 72 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 155 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Ibiza) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Ibiza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Ibiza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 83 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 10 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 195 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Seat Ibiza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Seat Ibiza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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