The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 17,800
€ 15,700
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.9
66.7
74.5
66.2 in
Width
66.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
159.5
156.3 in
Length
159.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2646 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3585 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
9.34 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
6R
Generation
6J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
89 hp
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
29.73 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
621 mi
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.6 cu ft
