Seat Ibiza 1999 vs Opel Corsa 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 45 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Ibiza is 6 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
785 litres | 1060 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Seat Ibiza has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Seat Ibiza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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