2009 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2011 Seat Ibiza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Seat Ibiza. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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 (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2011 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escape | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |