2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi FR
To start off, both 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 and 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi FR were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi FR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi FR (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi FR should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi FR weights approximately 154 kg more than 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi FR (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4. (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi FR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 | 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi FR | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ibiza | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
