Seat Ibiza 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 31 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
430 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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`645 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
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