Audi A3 Sportback (1999 – 2003) vs SEAT Ibiza 3 Doors (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Audi A3 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 156 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 228 km/h against 218 km/h. The SEAT Ibiza 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 930 kg against 1,090 kg. At 4,153 mm, the Audi A3 Sportback is 272 mm longer than the SEAT Ibiza 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Audi
A3 Sportback
1999 – 2003
|
SEAT
Ibiza 3 Doors
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 17 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 179 hp | 60 – 156 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 310 Nm | 116 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 13.7 s | 7.9 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 177 – 228 km/h | 157 – 218 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 4.9 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,153 mm | 3,879 – 3,881 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,090 – 1,295 kg | 930 – 1,100 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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