2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2008 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Etude 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 24 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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 Mazda Etude (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2008 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Etude | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
