Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Seat Ibiza 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.5 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 9 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 3 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Ibiza, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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