2008 Seat Ibiza vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Seat Ibiza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 111 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Ibiza (240 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Ibiza | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ibiza | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
