Car comparison

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TvsSeat Ibiza IV · 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 · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

Seat Ibiza IV · Facelift 2015

1.4 Eco TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Ibiza IV Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI

  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,068 kg
    2,355 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    292 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatIbiza IVFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,068kg2,355lb
Gross weight
1,649kg3,635lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg 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
563km350mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
3,992mm157in
4,061mm160in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,693mm67in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,423mm56in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,412mm56in
1,457mm57in
Trunk volume
267L
292L
Max trunk volume
960L
-
Doors
3
5
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 Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TSeat Ibiza IV Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza IV Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatIbiza IVFacelift 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
31.0 s
36.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T has 30 hp more than Seat Ibiza IV Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza IV Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Seat Ibiza IV Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza IV Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 3.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
563 km
350 mi
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
938 km
583 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 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 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
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,061 mm
159.9 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IVFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatIbiza IVFacelift 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
229 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,068 kg
2,355 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,061 mm
159.9 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
563 km
350 mi
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
-
110 g/km
Trunk score
267 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 III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TSeat Ibiza IV Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Ibiza IV Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 375 km (233 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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