Seat Ibiza 1996 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
| Seat Ibiza engine produces 6 HP less power than Peugeot 306, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Ibiza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 306 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: | 3.85 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.36 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller, but higher. Seat Ibiza is 18 cm shorter than the Peugeot 306, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
580 litres | 1146 litres | |
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Peugeot 306 has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 70 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 306. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 306 (by 566 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 1.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 306, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 306, so Seat Ibiza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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