2010 Seat Ibiza vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Seat Ibiza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Ibiza (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 121 kg more than 2010 Seat Ibiza.
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 (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Seat Ibiza | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ibiza | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1404 mm |
