SEAT Ibiza 3 Doors (1996 – 1999) vs Opel Corsa 3 Doors (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The SEAT Ibiza 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 116 hp against 109 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 198 km/h against 192 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Opel Corsa 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 837 kg against 885 kg. At 3,851 mm, the SEAT Ibiza 3 Doors is 112 mm longer than the Opel Corsa 3 Doors.
| Specification |
SEAT
Ibiza 3 Doors
1996 – 1999
|
Opel
Corsa 3 Doors
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 10 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 116 hp | 45 – 109 hp |
| Torque | 86 – 235 Nm | 82 – 148 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 19.4 s | 10.0 – 20.0 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 198 km/h | 145 – 192 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 9.2 L/100 km | 5.2 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,850 – 3,851 mm | 3,739 mm |
| Width | 1,640 – 1,641 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 – 2,441 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 885 – 1,035 kg | 837 – 942 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.