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Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20VvsSeat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI

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 IV SC · Facelift 2015

1.4 Eco TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • 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 IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,068kg2,355lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
3,955mm156in
4,043mm159in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,693mm67in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,435mm56in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,457mm57in
Trunk volume
265L
292L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L
CO2 emissions-
110g/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 20VSeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI: 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 IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
37.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
148 km/h
92 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 IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V has 30 hp more than Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI and Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: 30 hp (22 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 IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
250 Nm
184 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 IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
1,068 kg
2,355 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 IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
220 km/h
137 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
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI: 0.3 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
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,043 mm
159.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,068 kg
2,355 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,043 mm
159.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
-
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
-
110 g/km
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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