2005 Seat Ibiza vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2005 Seat Ibiza and 2005 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 563 kg more than 2005 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 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Ibiza.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Ibiza 2005 Volkswagen Touran
Make Seat Volkswagen
Model Ibiza Touran
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1196 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 63 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 112 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.5 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.9 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 165 km/hour 177 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.9 seconds 13.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1015 kg 1578 kg
Vehicle Length 3960 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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