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Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V · Stage 3vsSeat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V · Stage 2vsSeat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V · Stage 1vsSeat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

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

Comparison overview

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Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,177 kg
    2,595 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • 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
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3)270 hpSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hpSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hpSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp
Power
270hp201kW+90 hp
234hp174kW+54 hp
212hp158kW+32 hp
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft+135 Nm
331Nm244lb-ft+86 Nm
299Nm220lb-ft+54 Nm
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,177kg2,595lb
1,177kg2,595lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+39 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+28 km/h
249 km/h
155 mph
+19 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-11.3 s
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-2.5 s
Calculated
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.6 s
6.2s-1.1 s
6.6s-0.7 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
17.9s-12.9 s
Calculated
21.0s-9.8 s
Calculated
23.6s-7.2 s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
3,955mm156in
3,955mm156in
3,955mm156in
3,955mm156in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,700mm67in
1,700mm67in
1,700mm67in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,460mm97in
2,460mm97in
2,460mm97in
Front track
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
Trunk volume
265L
265L
265L
265L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
1,030L
1,030L
1,030L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L
45L
45L

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 20V (Stage 3) 270 hpSeat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2) 234 hpSeat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1) 212 hpSeat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V 180 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3) 270 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1) 212 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V 180 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3)270 hp5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hp5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hp5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3)270 hpSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hpSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hpSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
21.0 s
23.6 s
30.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 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 (Stage 3)270 hp
270 hp
201 kW
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3) 270 hp has 90 hp more than Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V 180 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V 180 hp and Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3) 270 hp: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3)270 hp
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hp
331 Nm
244 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hp
299 Nm
220 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp
245 Nm
181 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 (Stage 3)270 hp
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hp
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hp
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp
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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3)270 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hp
258 km/h
160 mph
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hp
249 km/h
155 mph
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp
230 km/h
143 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 20V (Stage 3)270 hp5.7 s
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hp6.2 s
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hp6.6 s
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3) 270 hp and Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V 180 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2) 234 hp and Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1) 212 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 (Stage 3)270 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hp
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (Stage 3)270 hp
270 hp
201 kW
5.7 s
269 km/h
167 mph
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.2 s
258 km/h
160 mph
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
6.6 s
249 km/h
155 mph
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
230 km/h
143 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 (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3)270 hpSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 2)234 hpSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 1)212 hpSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V180 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
234 hp
174 kW
212 hp
158 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
331 Nm
244 lb-ft
299 Nm
220 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
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
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
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
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,955 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
265 L
9.4 cu ft
265 L
9.4 cu ft
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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