2009 Seat Ibiza vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 541 kg more than 2009 Seat Ibiza. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Seat Ibiza | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ibiza | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
