Seat Ibiza 2008 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
| Seat Ibiza is 3 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
938 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Seat Ibiza has 1 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 162 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`501 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Ibiza, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1800 | |
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