Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8vsSeat 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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Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005

GTI Cup 1.8

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009
VS

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,095 kg
    2,414 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    570 km
    354 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
235Nm173lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,095kg2,414lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
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
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
3,916mm154in
3,992mm157in
Width
1,650mm65in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,466mm97in
2,460mm97in
Front track
1,434mm56in
1,423mm56in
Rear track
1,426mm56in
1,412mm56in
Trunk volume
270L
267L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
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.

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.85,500 rpm1,950 rpm5,750 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
MetricVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 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
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
235 Nm
173 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
1,095 kg
2,414 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.87.5 s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
570 km
354 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,916 mm
154.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.5 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
VehicleVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,916 mm
154.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
570 km
354 mi
563 km
350 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
VehicleVolkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8

  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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