2006 Seat Ibiza vs. 2003 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2006 Seat Ibiza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Ibiza (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 294 kg more than 2003 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Ibiza | 2003 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ibiza | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |
