Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 2.0 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

Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

2.0 TSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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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
  • 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 overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,259kg2,776lb
1,271kg2,802lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
85.4s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
902km560mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,055mm160in
4,256mm168in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
129mm5in
Trunk volume
236L
312L
Max trunk volume-
1,006L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
55L
CO2 emissions
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 TSIVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI4,200-6,200 rpm1,250-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
34.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
180 hp
134 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
1,271 kg
2,802 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
227 km/h
141 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI7.4 s

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
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
142 hp/t
106 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
902 km
560 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
227 km/h
141 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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

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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
902 km
560 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
236 L
8.3 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 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 TSIVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Is 12 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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