2005 Seat Ibiza vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 67 kg more than 2010 Volvo V50.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Ibiza | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Ibiza | V50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
