Car comparison

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20VvsPeugeot 206 · Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

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

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Seat Ibiza III

Cupra 1.8 i 20V

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2006
VS

Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003

2.0 RC

177 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2007

Comparison overview

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Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    245 Nm
    181 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    265 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
180hp134kW
177hp132kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
202Nm149lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
3,955mm156in
3,835mm151in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,673mm66in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,442mm96in
Front track
1,435mm56in
1,437mm57in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
Trunk volume
265L
210L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
992L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions-
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20VPeugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
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
30.8 s
31.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 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
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
180 hp
134 kW
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V has 3 hp more than Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC and Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
202 Nm
149 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
1,100 kg
2,425 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 IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
230 km/h
143 mph
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V7.3 s
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 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 IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,955 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,955 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
-
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VehiclePeugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Is 77 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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