Seat Ibiza 1996 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.3 | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Ibiza consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Volvo C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Toledo, Seat Cordoba | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 40 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
580 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Seat Ibiza has 19 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. The Volvo C30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo C30, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3000 | |
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