Car comparison

Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 2.0 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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Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

2.0 TSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017
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 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,259 kg
    2,776 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 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
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi
  • Largest trunk
    312 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSISeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,312kg2,892lb
1,259kg2,776lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,256mm168in
4,055mm160in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,693mm67in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,449mm57in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,441mm57in
Ground clearance
129mm5in
-
Trunk volume
312L
236L
Max trunk volume
1,006L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
45L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSISeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI4,200-6,200 rpm1,250-4,400 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
MetricVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSISeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
1,312 kg
2,892 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.4 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSISeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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
859 km
534 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
312 L
11.0 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSISeat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Is 53 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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