Seat Ibiza 1993 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 35 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Toledo, Seat Cordoba | Used also on Volkswagen Vento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 21 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
580 litres | 687 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 60 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 107 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.9 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`430 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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