Volvo C30 2006 vs Seat Ibiza 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo C30) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Seat Ibiza) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 2 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, but torque is 135 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Despite the higher power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 292 litres | |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C30 has 41 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`750 | 1`696 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5200 | |
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