2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Defender | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
