2003 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2009 Seat Ibiza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Ibiza (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 126 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Civic | 2009 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Civic | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
