The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V (08 - 10)
€ 26,300

€ 15,400

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.2
66.7
74.5
66.3 in
Width
66.7 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.5 in
55.4 in
Height
56.2 in
97.1
146.8
97.2
158.8
146.8 in
Length
158.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2403 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3342 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
12.46 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
R56
Generation
6J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
104 hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
113 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
113 lb‑ft
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
▶ REPLAY
19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.11 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
23.11 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
469 mi
Range
444 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
444 mi
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.6 16V
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.3 cu ft