Seat Ibiza 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Seat Ibiza and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Ibiza consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
782 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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