2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2011 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2011 Seat Ibiza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. Both 2008 Volkswagen Touran and 2011 Seat Ibiza are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Ibiza (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Seat Ibiza (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Touran | 2011 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Touran | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |