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Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20VvsSeat 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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Seat Ibiza III

Cupra 1.8 i 20V

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2006
VS

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

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
  • Lightest
    1,177 kg
    2,595 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 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
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,649kg3,635lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg 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
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
3,955mm156in
3,992mm157in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,460mm97in
Front track
1,435mm56in
1,423mm56in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,412mm56in
Trunk volume
265L
267L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
960L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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 20VSeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 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
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
MetricSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
31.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 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
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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
1,177 kg
2,595 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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
230 km/h
143 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

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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
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
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
230 km/h
143 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
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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,992 mm
157.2 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
-
563 km
350 mi
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
VehicleSeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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