2009 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Seat Ibiza. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 656 kg more than 2011 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 Toyota Corolla (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Ibiza. (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Ibiza. 2009 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Corolla | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |