2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fiesta 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Ibiza (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 47 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2009 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Ibiza.
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2009 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Fiesta | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1069 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |