Car comparison

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20VvsSeat Ibiza V · Facelift 2021 1.5 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 V · Facelift 2021

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2025

Comparison overview

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Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,163 kg
    2,564 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    355 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

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 performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,163kg2,564lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
3,955mm156in
4,059mm160in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,564mm101in
Front track
1,435mm56in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
265L
355L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
1,165L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
40L

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 V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 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 VFacelift 20211.5 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
42.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V has 30 hp more than Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 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 VFacelift 20211.5 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
1,163 kg
2,564 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
216 km/h
134 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V and Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: 0.9 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,059 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 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
8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,163 kg
2,564 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,059 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
800 km
497 mi
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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

Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 14 kg lighter
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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