2000 Seat Ibiza vs. 2000 Volvo S70
To start off, both 2000 Seat Ibiza and 2000 Volvo S70 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Ibiza (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S70. (138 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S70 weights approximately 337 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Seat Ibiza (235 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S70. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Ibiza | 2000 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Ibiza | S70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
