2007 Peugeot 307 vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2009 Seat Ibiza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Ibiza (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 68 kg more 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 307 | 2009 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 307 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 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 Weight | 1250 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
