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: | 90 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Peugeot 306. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 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 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | 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. Seat Ibiza 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. | |||
| Seat Ibiza 1996 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Seat Ibiza 1996 1.9 engine | |||
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: | 455 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
802 litres | 1146 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Seat Ibiza has 115 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 306. The Peugeot 306 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 306 (by 344 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`530 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 306 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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