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Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSIvsSubaru BRZ I 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 2015

Cupra 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017
VS

Subaru BRZ I

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2016

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,185 kg
    2,612 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Largest trunk
    292 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
192hp143kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
205Nm151lb-ft
Curb weight
1,185kg2,612lb
1,224kg2,698lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
86.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
37.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu 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
292L
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 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSISubaru BRZ I 2.0PowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 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
SubaruBRZ I2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISubaruBRZ I2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
37.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
146 km/h
91 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW

Subaru BRZ I 2.0 has 8 hp more than Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 8 hp (6 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
SubaruBRZ I2.0
1,224 kg
2,698 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
SubaruBRZ I2.08.2 s

Although Subaru BRZ I 2.0 has more power, Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 1.5 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 0.9 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
SubaruBRZ I2.0
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
725 km
450 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.2 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
1,224 kg
2,698 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
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
750 km
466 mi
725 km
450 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
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Trunk score
292 L
10.3 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSISubaru BRZ I 2.0
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI

  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 49 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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