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Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSIvsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

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

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Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015

Cupra 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,326 km
    824 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Lightest
    1,185 kg
    2,612 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSIBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
192hp143kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,185kg2,612lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
1,326km824mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,055mm160in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
292L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
57L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSIBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI4,300-6,200 rpm1,450-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSIBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
32.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
190 hp
142 kW

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI has 2 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,540 kg
3,395 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 IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI6.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
750 km
466 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,326 km
824 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 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 IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,055 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSIBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
192 hp
143 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,055 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
1,326 km
824 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
292 L
10.3 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSIBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 576 km (358 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 188 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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