Volvo C30 2006 vs Seat Ibiza 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C30 engine produces 77 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 4.6 | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C30 consumes 4.8 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 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1150 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 | 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`860 | 1`696 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5200 | |
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