Seat Ibiza 2008 vs Skoda Fabia 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia 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 | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is larger, but lower. Seat Ibiza is 3 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 5 cm wider, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
938 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Seat Ibiza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Seat Ibiza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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: | 1`501 kg | 1`585 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`025 kg | 1`095 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 476 kg | 490 kg | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2800 | |
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