2012 Seat Ibiza vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1267 kg more than 2012 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Seat Ibiza | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Seat | Bentley |
| Model | Ibiza | Continental |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
