2007 Seat Ibiza vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Seat Ibiza. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 168 kg more than 2007 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Seat Ibiza (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Ibiza | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Ibiza | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1142 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
