The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 13,000

€ 21,000

€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Polo 1.0 MPI is 0 inches longer and 2.3 inches wider.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
56.9
68.9
77.3
56.9
66.7
74.5
68.9 in
Width
66.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 in
100.4
159.6
97.2
159.5
159.6 in
Length
159.5 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
12.15 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
AW
Generation
6J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
148 hp
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.06 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
444 mi
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.6 cu ft