2008 Fiat Croma vs. 2008 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Croma and 2008 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Croma (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Croma weights approximately 364 kg more than 2008 Seat Ibiza. 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, 2008 Seat Ibiza (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Croma | 2008 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Croma | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
