Seat Ibiza 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 34 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.0 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 3 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 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller, but slightly higher. Seat Ibiza is 40 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
580 litres | 1030 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 450 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2000 | |
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