Car comparison

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TvsSeat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 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 SC · Facelift 2012

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,177 kg
    2,595 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    267 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,259kg2,776lb
Gross weight
1,649kg3,635lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
563km350mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
3,992mm157in
4,055mm160in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,693mm67in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,423mm56in
1,449mm57in
Rear track
1,412mm56in
1,441mm57in
Trunk volume
267L
236L
Max trunk volume
960L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L
CO2 emissions-
139g/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 SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
31.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.9 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
1,259 kg
2,776 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
228 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 0.4 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 2.1 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
228 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 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,055 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,055 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
563 km
350 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
267 L
9.4 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TSeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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