2006 Rover 75 vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2009 Seat Ibiza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (256 HP) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 2009 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 75 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
