Car comparison

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20VvsRenault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

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

Renault Clio II (PHASE III)

2.0 16V Sport

179 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • 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 20VRenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
180hp134kW
179hp133kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,110kg2,447lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
-
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
617km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,955mm156in
3,811mm150in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,639mm65in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,471mm97in
Front track
1,435mm56in
1,418mm56in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,392mm55in
Trunk volume
265L
255L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
1,037L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions-
194g/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 20VRenault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V SportPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport: 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport6,500 rpm5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VRenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
32.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
180 hp
134 kW
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
179 hp
133 kW

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V has 1 hp more than Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport and Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: 1 hp (1 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
200 Nm
148 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
1,110 kg
2,447 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
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 IIICupra 1.8 i 20V7.3 s
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport7.1 s

Although Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V has more power, Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport and Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
179 hp
133 kW
7.1 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 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
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
179 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
255 L
9.0 cu ft
Length
3,811 mm
150.0 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VRenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
180 hp
134 kW
179 hp
133 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,110 kg
2,447 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
255 L
9.0 cu ft
Length
3,811 mm
150.0 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
-
617 km
384 mi
CO2 score
-
194 g/km
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
255 L
9.0 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
VehicleRenault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

  • Is 67 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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