Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIvsSeat 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 IV SC

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Seat Ibiza III

Cupra 1.8 i 20V

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • 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 performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSISeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,184kg2,610lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,063mm160in
3,955mm156in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,700mm67in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,460mm97in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,435mm56in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,425mm56in
Trunk volume
236L
265L
Max trunk volume-
1,030L
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 IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSISeat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSISeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
30.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
1,184 kg
2,610 lb
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI7.2 s
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI and Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
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 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSISeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,184 kg
2,610 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
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
Range score
703 km
437 mi
-
Trunk score
236 L
8.3 cu ft
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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