2006 Kia Cerato vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2007 Seat Ibiza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Ibiza (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 846 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Seat Ibiza (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Cerato | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Cerato | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |