2001 Seat Arosa vs. 2005 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Ignis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Arosa (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. (98 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 244 kg more than 2001 Seat Arosa.
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, 2001 Seat Arosa (236 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. (133 Nm). This means 2001 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Arosa | 2005 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Arosa | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1289 kg | 1533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2370 mm |
