2010 Seat Ibiza vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2010 Seat Ibiza and 2010 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Seat Ibiza. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 64 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500.
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, 2010 Seat Ibiza (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500. 2010 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Seat Ibiza | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Seat | Fiat |
| Model | Ibiza | 500 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1069 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
