Seat Ibiza 1996 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 22 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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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 Mercedes A class, 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.60 m | |
| Seat Ibiza is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Seat Ibiza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes A class, so Seat Ibiza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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