Car comparison

Subaru BRZ I 2.0vsSeat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru BRZ I

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2016
VS

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015

Cupra 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017

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
  • 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

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruBRZ I2.0SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
192hp143kW
Torque
205Nm151lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,202kg2,650lb
1,185kg2,612lb
Gross weight-
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
88.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,240mm167in
4,055mm160in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,693mm67in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,449mm57in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,441mm57in
Trunk volume
243L
292L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru BRZ I 2.0Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Subaru BRZ I 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruBRZ I2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI4,300-6,200 rpm1,450-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruBRZ I2.0SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
27.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
1,185 kg
2,612 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.07.6 s
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI6.7 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: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
725 km
450 mi
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
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

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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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

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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruBRZ I2.0SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
725 km
450 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
243 L
8.6 cu ft
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 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
VehicleSubaru BRZ I 2.0Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI

  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • 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 torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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