Car comparison

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THPvsSeat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

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

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Peugeot RCZ

1.6 THP

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Seat Ibiza IV SC

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedCoupe2009-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    275 Nm
    203 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    821 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,184 kg
    2,610 lb
  • 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 economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeotRCZ1.6 THPSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
275Nm203lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,297kg2,859lb
1,184kg2,610lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
821km510mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,063mm160in
Width
1,958mm77in
1,693mm67in
Height
1,362mm54in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,469mm97in
Front track-
1,449mm57in
Rear track-
1,441mm57in
Trunk volume
321L
236L
Max trunk volume
639L
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
45L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THPSeat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP6,800 rpm1,700 rpm7,050 rpm
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeotRCZ1.6 THPSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
30.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP has 20 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 Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
1,184 kg
2,610 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
237 km/h
147 mph
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP7.5 s
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI7.2 s

Although Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP has more power, Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI and Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
821 km
510 mi
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
237 km/h
147 mph
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
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

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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
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

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeotRCZ1.6 THPSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
1,184 kg
2,610 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
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
Range score
821 km
510 mi
703 km
437 mi
Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 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.

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 RCZ 1.6 THPSeat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Is 113 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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