Seat Ibiza 2012 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo C30, but torque is 10 NM more than Volvo C30. Despite less power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 22 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 251 litres | |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Seat Ibiza has 33 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: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo C30. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`700 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4000 | |
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