Ford Fiesta 2003 vs Seat Ibiza 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 4 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 700'000 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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fusion | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 3 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 3 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`620 | |
| 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 35 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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