Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIvsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

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

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Seat Ibiza IV SC

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

192 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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

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Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,184 kg
    2,610 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSIMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
180hp134kW
192hp143kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
216Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,184kg2,610lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
575km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,063mm160in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
236L
290L
Doors
3
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
61L
CO2 emissions-
267g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000 rpm6,450 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7,000 rpm2,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSIMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel has 12 hp more than Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
216 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
1,184 kg
2,610 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,373 kg
3,027 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 SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI7.2 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7.2 s

Although Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel has more power, Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 SCCupra 1.4 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 4.2 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 SCCupra 1.4 TSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
703 km
437 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
575 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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 SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 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 SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 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 SCCupra 1.4 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
7.2 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 SCCupra 1.4 TSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSIMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
180 hp
134 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,184 kg
2,610 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
575 km
358 mi
CO2 score
-
267 g/km
Trunk score
236 L
8.3 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Has 34 Nm more
  • Is 189 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 128 km (79 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 54 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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