2000 Seat Ibiza vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (133 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2000 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Ibiza | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Seat | Honda |
Model | Ibiza | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |