MG ZR 3 Doors (2001 – 2004) vs SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The MG ZR 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.4 s. The SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. At 4,011 mm, the MG ZR 3 Doors is 59 mm longer than the SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors.
| Specification |
MG
ZR 3 Doors
2001 – 2004
|
SEAT
Ibiza 5 Doors
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 6 | 13 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 103 – 160 hp | 64 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 123 – 260 Nm | 113 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 11.0 s | 8.4 – 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 210 km/h | 163 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 7.5 L/100 km | 4.5 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 3,952 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,020 – 1,130 kg | 1,018 – 1,218 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

