2009 Acura RL vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2009 Acura RL and 2009 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (158 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Ibiza.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (330 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Ibiza. 2009 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura RL | 2009 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Acura | Seat |
Model | RL | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 45 L |