2010 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra vs. 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi Cupra
To start off, both 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra and 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi Cupra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi Cupra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi Cupra. (158 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi Cupra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi Cupra weights approximately 38 kg more than 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra.
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 1.9 TDi Cupra (330 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra. (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi Cupra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra | 2010 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi Cupra | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ibiza | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
