Volvo C30 2006 vs Seat Ibiza 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 15 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 4.7 | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C30 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo C30 is larger. Volvo C30 is 20 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C30 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 284 litres | |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C30 has 33 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. This could mean that the Volvo C30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5200 | |
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