2012 Renault Twingo vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2012 Renault Twingo and 2012 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Twingo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 14 kg more than 2012 Renault Twingo.
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, 2012 Renault Twingo (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Twingo | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Twingo | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
