2008 Seat Ibiza vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Ibiza (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Seat Ibiza (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Ibiza | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Ibiza | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
