The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI (18 - 19)
€ 13,700

€ 18,200

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.2 is 3.5 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.2
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.9
70.1
76.5
66.2 in
Width
70.1 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.3
100.9
159.8
156.3 in
Length
159.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2760 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
14.78 %

General
VW Polo 1.2
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
KJ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
79 hp
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.94 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
34.94 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
508 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
654 mi
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft