2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Ibiza (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 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 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Hyundai Accent | 2009 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | Accent | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |