2006 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20V T FR vs. 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI FR

To start off, both 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20V T FR and 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI FR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI FR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20V T FR (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI FR. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20V T FR should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI FR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI FR weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20V T FR.

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 1.9 TDI FR (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20V T FR. (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI FR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20V T FR.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20V T FR 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI FR
Make Seat Seat
Model Ibiza Ibiza
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 216 km/hour 208 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.4 seconds 9.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1154 kg 1192 kg
Vehicle Length 3960 mm 3960 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 45 L


 

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