2010 Seat Ibiza vs. 2011 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2011 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Seat Ibiza 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 83 more horse power than 2011 Opel Meriva. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Meriva.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Meriva. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Seat Ibiza | 2011 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Seat | Opel |
| Model | Ibiza | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
