2010 Seat Ibiza vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, both 2010 Seat Ibiza and 2010 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2010 Seat Ibiza. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Ibiza.
Because 2010 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Seat Ibiza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Ibiza. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Seat Ibiza | 2010 BMW 330 | |
Make | Seat | BMW |
Model | Ibiza | 330 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |