Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSIvsSeat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015

1.4 Eco TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI

  • Lightest
    1,068 kg
    2,355 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    292 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,259kg2,776lb
1,068kg2,355lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,055mm160in
4,043mm159in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,693mm67in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,457mm57in
Trunk volume
236L
292L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
110g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSISeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
37.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI has 30 hp more than Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
1,068 kg
2,355 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 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
220 km/h
137 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 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI6.9 s
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI: 0.7 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 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI: 1.1 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 mi
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
938 km
583 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 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
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,043 mm
159.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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 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
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.6 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 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
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 20151.4 Eco TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
1,068 kg
2,355 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,043 mm
159.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
110 g/km
Trunk score
236 L
8.3 cu ft
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSISeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 1.4 Eco TSI

  • Is 191 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • 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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