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Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TvsAbarth Grande Punto (199) Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

Abarth Grande Punto (199)

Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet

180 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,177 kg
    2,595 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TAbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,185kg2,612lb
Gross weight
1,649kg3,635lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
563km350mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
3,992mm157in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,721mm68in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,510mm99in
Front track
1,423mm56in
1,476mm58in
Rear track
1,412mm56in
1,465mm58in
Trunk volume
267L
275L
Max trunk volume
960L
1,030L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TAbarth Grande Punto (199) Esseesse 1.4 T-JetPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Abarth Grande Punto (199) Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm
AbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet5,750 rpm3,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TAbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
38.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
AbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
AbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
AbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet
1,185 kg
2,612 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
229 km/h
142 mph
AbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s
AbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Abarth Grande Punto (199) Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
229 km/h
142 mph
AbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,992 mm
157.2 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
AbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TAbarthGrande Punto (199)Esseesse 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,992 mm
157.2 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
563 km
350 mi
-
Trunk score
267 L
9.4 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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