2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Ibiza (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Seat Ibiza (220 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 8.4 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 | 1280 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |