2010 Seat Ibiza 1.6 vs. 2010 Seat Ibiza 2
To start off, both 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.6 and 2010 Seat Ibiza 2 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Ibiza 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Ibiza 2 (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.6. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Ibiza 2 should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Ibiza 2 weights approximately 587 kg more than 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.6. 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, 2010 Seat Ibiza 2 (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.6. (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Ibiza 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.6 | 2010 Seat Ibiza 2 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ibiza | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1069 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
