2012 Seat Ibiza 2 vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra
To start off, both 2012 Seat Ibiza 2 and 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Ibiza 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Seat Ibiza 2. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Ibiza 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza 2 weights approximately 479 kg more than 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra.
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 1.8T Cupra (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza 2. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Seat Ibiza 2 | 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.8T Cupra | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ibiza | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
