2009 Seat Ibiza vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2009 Seat Ibiza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 89 kg more than 2009 Seat Ibiza.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Ibiza | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ibiza | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1271 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |