Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1999 – 2001) vs SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 100 hp. It has the higher top speed: 193 km/h against 188 km/h. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 882 kg against 963 kg. At 3,880 mm, the SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors is 141 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
1999 – 2001
|
SEAT
Ibiza 5 Doors
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2001 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 101 hp | 60 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 86 – 195 Nm | 116 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 – 18.4 s | 10.5 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 151 – 188 km/h | 157 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 6.7 L/100 km | 4.9 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,739 mm | 3,879 – 3,880 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,640 – 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm | 2,440 – 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 882 – 991 kg | 963 – 1,133 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

