Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Seat Ibiza 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 5 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 6 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fiesta has 17 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The Seat Ibiza 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 Seat Ibiza (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.8 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`520 | 1`569 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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