2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2011 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2011 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Ibiza (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 155 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Seat Ibiza (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Seat |
| Model | Elantra | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
