2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Corsa | 2005 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |