Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 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 · Facelift 2015

Cupra 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017
VS

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Largest trunk
    292 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
192hp143kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,185kg2,612lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,649kg3,635lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,055mm160in
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
292L
267L
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 IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSISeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI4,300-6,200 rpm1,450-4,200 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
31.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI has 12 hp more than Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
1,185 kg
2,612 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
235 km/h
146 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI6.7 s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 0.6 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 2.0 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
750 km
466 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,055 mm
159.6 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
192 hp
143 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,055 mm
159.6 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
750 km
466 mi
563 km
350 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
292 L
10.3 cu ft
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSISeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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