2012 Seat Ibiza vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2012 Seat Ibiza and 2012 Renault Thalia 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Ibiza (115 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 656 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia. 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 (170 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2012 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia. 2012 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2012 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2012 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Seat Ibiza | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Seat | Renault |
Model | Ibiza | Thalia |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2473 mm |