Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSIvsSeat 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 2015

Cupra 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017
VS

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,185 kg
    2,612 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    292 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Power
192hp143kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,185kg2,612lb
1,259kg2,776lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg 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
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,055mm160in
4,055mm160in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,693mm67in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,449mm57in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,441mm57in
Trunk volume
292L
236L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L
CO2 emissions
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 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSISeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI: 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
31.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI has 12 hp more than Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
1,259 kg
2,776 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
228 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI: 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
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
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 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 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

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 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

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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
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 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,055 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
292 L
10.3 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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