Seat Ibiza 2008 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 22 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
| By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 610'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Ibiza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Ibiza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.53 m | |
| Seat Ibiza is 1 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
938 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Ibiza has 53 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. This could mean that the Seat Ibiza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 237 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| 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`601 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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