Seat Ibiza 2012 vs Audi A3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 17 HP less power than Audi A3, but torque is 12 NM more than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 66 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`650 | |
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| Quality: | Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 280 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1400 | |
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