Seat Ibiza 2006 vs BMW 1 series 2004

 
Seat Ibiza
2006 - 2008
BMW 1 series
2004 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 85 HP116 HP
Torque: 130 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds11 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Seat Ibiza engine produces 31 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.57.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100km8.6 l/100km
The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle660 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway840 km on highway
650 km with real consumption580 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Ibiza) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Dimensions

Length: 3.95 m4.23 m
Width: 1.70 m1.75 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Seat Ibiza is smaller, but slightly higher.
Seat Ibiza is 28 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 267 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1030 litres1150 litres
BMW 1 series has more luggage space.
Seat Ibiza has 63 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 120 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5521`705
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably better
Average price (€): 18003400
Pros and Cons: Seat Ibiza has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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