2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2006 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Strada and 2006 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Ibiza (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Strada weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2006 Seat Ibiza (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Strada | 2006 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Strada | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
