2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza

To start off, 2009 Seat Ibiza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 638 kg more than 2009 Seat Ibiza. 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Ibiza. 2005 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Quest 2009 Seat Ibiza
Make Nissan Seat
Model Quest Ibiza
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3293 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 19.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 1182 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3160 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 45 L


 

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