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Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI · Stage 3vsSeat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI · Stage 2vsSeat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI · Stage 1vsSeat 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 IV SC · Facelift 2012

Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3)

270 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012

Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)

234 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012

Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)

212 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,259 kg
    2,776 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Largest trunk
    236 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3)270 hpSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)234 hpSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)212 hpSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI180 hp
Power
270hp201kW+90 hp
234hp174kW+54 hp
212hp158kW+32 hp
180hp134kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,259kg2,776lb
1,259kg2,776lb
1,259kg2,776lb
1,259kg2,776lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,670kg3,682lb
1,670kg3,682lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
+39 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+28 km/h
249 km/h
155 mph
+21 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
69.7s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-8.5 s
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-3.5 s
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-0.3 s
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.0 s
6.2s-0.7 s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.0s-13.2 s
Calculated
21.1s-10.1 s
Calculated
23.5s-7.7 s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,390cc85cu in
1,390cc85cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,055mm160in
4,055mm160in
4,055mm160in
4,055mm160in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,693mm67in
1,693mm67in
1,693mm67in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,420mm56in
1,420mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,469mm97in
2,469mm97in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,449mm57in
1,449mm57in
1,449mm57in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,441mm57in
1,441mm57in
1,441mm57in
Trunk volume
236L
236L
236L
236L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L
45L
45L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
139g/km
139g/km
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 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hpSeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hpSeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hpSeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI 180 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI 180 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI180 hp6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3)270 hpSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)234 hpSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)212 hpSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI180 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
21.1 s
23.5 s
31.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp has 90 hp more than Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI 180 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI 180 hp and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI 180 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hp and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hp, separated by only 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI180 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)270 hp
270 hp
201 kW
5.4 s
267 km/h
166 mph
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
5.9 s
256 km/h
159 mph
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
6.2 s
249 km/h
155 mph
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI180 hp
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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI180 hp
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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI180 hp
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 (Stage 3) 270 hp 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 (Stage 3)270 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI180 hp
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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI180 hp
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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3)270 hpSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2)234 hpSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1)212 hpSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI180 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
234 hp
174 kW
212 hp
158 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
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
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
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,055 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
763 km
474 mi
763 km
474 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
139 g/km
139 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
236 L
8.3 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hpSeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hpSeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hpSeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI 180 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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