Car comparison

Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003 2.0 RCvsSeat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

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

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Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003

2.0 RC

177 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2007
VS

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    245 Nm
    181 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    267 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    581 km
    361 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
177hp132kW
180hp134kW
Torque
202Nm149lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,649kg3,635lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
3,835mm151in
3,992mm157in
Width
1,673mm66in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,442mm96in
2,460mm97in
Front track
1,437mm57in
1,423mm56in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,412mm56in
Trunk volume
210L
267L
Max trunk volume
992L
960L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCSeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
31.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T 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 Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
1,177 kg
2,595 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7.5 s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.6 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
581 km
361 mi
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
563 km
350 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
229 km/h
142 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
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
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

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
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
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
177 hp
132 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
581 km
361 mi
563 km
350 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 RCSeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Is 77 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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