2003 Seat Ibiza vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1693 kg more than 2003 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Ibiza. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Ibiza.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Seat Ibiza 2010 Land Rover Freelander
Make Seat Land Rover
Model Ibiza Freelander
Year Released 2003 2010
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1198 cc 2179 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 63 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 112 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.5 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.9 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 16.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1015 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 3960 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 68 L