Seat Ibiza 2006 vs Audi A3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 490 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Seat Ibiza can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Seat Ibiza version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller, but slightly higher. Seat Ibiza is 34 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
960 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 103 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`649 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
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