Seat Ibiza Cupra review - data

Seat Ibiza 1.4 TSI 180 Cupra

Test date 12 October 2009  Price as tested £17,905

For  Energetic engine, comfortable cabin, low running costs, supple ride

Against Overbearing ESP, awkward DSG gearbox, inconsistent steering

How much ?

  • Price as tested £17,905
  • Price as tested £18,994

How fast

  • 0-30mph 2.7 sec
  • 0-60mph 7 sec
  • 0-100mph 19.6 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  6.3 sec
  • 0-400m  15.5 / 91.6 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  28.4 / 113.9 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  no data
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  no data / no data
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  2.42 sec
  • Top speed  140 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  71 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  31.4 mpg
  • Test best/worst  40.7 / 14.8

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  44.1 / 34 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  148 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4034 mm
  • Width  1693 mm
  • Height  1428 mm
  • Wheelbase  2469 mm
  • Weight  1172 kg
  • Fuel tank  45.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1390 cc
  • Max power 178 bhp at 6200 rpm
  • Max torque 184 ft at 2000 rpm
  • Specific output 132 bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 152.0 bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Transverse
  • Bore/stoke 76.5x75.6 mm
  • Compression ratio 10.0:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl4
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 7-speed Automatic
  • 1st 3.5 / 4.6
  • 2nd 2.27 / 7
  • 3rd 1.53 / 10.4
  • 4th 1.12 / 14.2
  • 5th 1.18 / 18.6
  • 6th 0.95 / 23
  • Final drive 4.437

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 288mm ventilated discs
  • Rear 232mm solid discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 17" 'Sira' Alloys in
  • Size rear 17" 'Sira' Alloys in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 215/40 R17
  • Tyres rear 215/40 R17

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