2008 Seat Ibiza vs. 2008 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2008 Seat Ibiza and 2008 Renault Symbol were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,198 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Symbol (74 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Symbol should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Renault Symbol.
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 (112 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Ibiza | 2008 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | Ibiza | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2473 mm |
