Road Test

Seat Ibiza

Test date 16 July 2008  Price as tested £10,395

For  It's good looking, sound interior quality, good pricing and equipment levels

Against Average performance, odd mix of cabin materials, short on space in rear

How much ?

  • Price as tested £10,395
  • Price as tested £10,395

How fast

  • 0-30mph no data
  • 0-60mph no data
  • 0-100mph no data
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  no data
  • 0-1000m  no data
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  no data
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  no data / no data
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  no data

How thirsty?

  • Test average  no data
  • Test best/worst  no data / no data

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  45.6 / 34.4 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  149 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4052 mm
  • Width  1693 mm
  • Height  1445 mm
  • Wheelbase  2469 mm
  • Weight  1025 kg
  • Fuel tank  45.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1390 cc
  • Max power 84 bhp at 5000 rpm
  • Max torque 97 ft at 3800 rpm
  • Specific output 60.4bhp per litre bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 81bhp per tonne bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Transverse
  • Bore/stoke 76.5x75.6 mm
  • Compression ratio 10.5:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl
  • Ignition and fuel Multipoint injection , Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 5-speed Manual
  • 1st no data
  • 2nd no data
  • 3rd no data
  • 4th no data
  • 5th no data
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive no data

Suspension

  • Front Independent McPherson strut with coil springs and hydraulic dampers. Anti roll bar
  • Rear Semi independent rear axle coil springs and hydraulic dampers.

Steering

  • Type Electro hydraulic power steering
  • Lock to lock 2.90

Brakes

  • Front 256x22mm ventilated discs
  • Rear 200x40mm drums

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 6.0J x 15'' Alloy in
  • Size rear 6.0J x 15'' Alloy in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 185/60 R15
  • Tyres rear 185/60 R15

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