Volkswagen Golf 2000 vs Seat Ibiza 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 55 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.7 | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 20 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1099 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf has 20 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. This could mean that the Volkswagen Golf uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 69 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`648 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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