Seat Ibiza 1999 vs Fiat Punto 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 40 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.7 | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Ibiza consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Toledo | Used also on Fiat Panda | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Ibiza engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Seat Ibiza 1999 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Seat Ibiza 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Seat Ibiza is 4 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
782 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Ibiza has 47 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. This could mean that the Seat Ibiza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 298 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.3 metres more than that of the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`385 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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