Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSIvsSubaru BRZ I Premium 2.0

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

Subaru BRZ I

Premium 2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2016

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
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,239 kg
    2,732 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    243 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
205Nm151lb-ft
Curb weight
1,259kg2,776lb
1,239kg2,732lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
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Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,055mm160in
4,240mm167in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
236L
243L
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
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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 TSISubaru BRZ I Premium 2.0PowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0: 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
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
34.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
200 hp
149 kW

Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0 has 20 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 Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0: 20 hp (15 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
205 Nm
151 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
1,239 kg
2,732 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
226 km/h
140 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.07.6 s

Although Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0 has more power, Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI and Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0: 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI and Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0: 1.9 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
641 km
398 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
226 km/h
140 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
1,239 kg
2,732 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
641 km
398 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
236 L
8.3 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 TSISubaru BRZ I Premium 2.0
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 7 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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