Car comparison

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

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

Seat Ibiza V · Facelift 2021

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2025

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,163 kg
    2,564 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Largest trunk
    355 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,163kg2,564lb
Gross weight
1,649kg3,635lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
42.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg 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
563km350mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
3,992mm157in
4,059mm160in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,564mm101in
Front track
1,423mm56in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,412mm56in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
267L
355L
Max trunk volume
960L
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 Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TSeat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 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 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatIbiza 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
30.9 s
42.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T 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 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 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
229 km/h
142 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: 0.9 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 3.0 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
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

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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
800 km
497 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 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 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 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

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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.2 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 VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatIbiza 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
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,163 kg
2,564 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,059 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
563 km
350 mi
800 km
497 mi
Trunk score
267 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 III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TSeat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 14 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 238 km (148 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 88 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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