2008 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Seat Ibiza. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 187 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Because 2008 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Ibiza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Ibiza. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Exige | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Exige | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |