2011 Jeep Liberty vs. 2010 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 Seat Ibiza. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 193 kg more than 2010 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Jeep Liberty 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 2011 Jeep Liberty. 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Ibiza. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Ibiza. 2011 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Jeep Liberty | 2010 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Jeep | Seat |
Model | Liberty | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1849 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4473 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |