SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors (1996 – 1999) vs Opel Corsa 5 Doors (1997 – 2000): specs compared

The Opel Corsa 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 125 hp against 116 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 198 km/h. The SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Opel Corsa 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 867 kg against 910 kg. At 3,851 mm, the SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors is 112 mm longer than the Opel Corsa 5 Doors.

Specification SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors 1996 – 1999 Opel Corsa 5 Doors Opel Corsa 5 Doors 1997 – 2000
Overview
Origin Spain Germany
Documented years 1996 – 1999 1997 – 2000
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 10 8
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 50 – 116 hp 45 – 125 hp
Torque 86 – 235 Nm 82 – 165 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.7 – 19.4 s 9.0 – 20.0 s
Top speed 145 – 198 km/h 145 – 203 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.8 – 9.2 L/100 km 5.2 – 7.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,851 mm 3,739 mm
Width 1,641 mm 1,610 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,441 mm 2,441 mm
Curb weight 910 – 1,055 kg 867 – 937 kg

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