Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIvsSeat 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 IV SC

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

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 combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • 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 estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,184kg2,610lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,649kg3,635lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg 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
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,063mm160in
3,992mm157in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,460mm97in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,423mm56in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,412mm56in
Trunk volume
236L
267L
Max trunk volume-
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 IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSISeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI: 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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000 rpm6,450 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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
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
31.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 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 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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
1,184 kg
2,610 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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI7.2 s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 0.1 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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 1.6 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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
703 km
437 mi
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
563 km
350 mi

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 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 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 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

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 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
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI 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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.3 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 IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
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
229 km/h
142 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
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,992 mm
157.2 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
563 km
350 mi
Trunk score
236 L
8.3 cu ft
267 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 TSISeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,100 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 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 141 km (87 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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