Seat Ibiza 2001 vs Renault Clio 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 70 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.0 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Ibiza consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Audi TT | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Ibiza engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Ibiza is 7 cm longer than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 510 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Ibiza has 260 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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