Performance Review: Seat Ibiza 1.8 20vt FR - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Seat Ibiza Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20vt FR is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular Seat Ibiza has a 1781cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Ibiza shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Ibiza's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1154 kgs (2544 lbs) this makes the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20vt FR in the same weight category as the 2017 Lotus Exige 360 Cup 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The Seat Ibiza shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1781cc 20V St4 engine produces 150 bhp (111 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 162 lb-ft (219.6 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Seat Ibiza you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Mini Cooper S R56 (154.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Seat Ibiza.

The Seat Ibiza has a Power to weight ratio of 129.9 bhp per ton and 140.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 Ibiza competing with the 2006 Mini Cooper S R56 (154.8 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 2d (154.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Seat Ibiza generating around 140.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1959 Maserati 5000 GT (165.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1973 Ferrari 308 GT/4 3.0L V8 (165.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.9 secs, this made the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20vt FR as fast as the 2013 BMW i3 0.6l Hybrid (7.60 secs) the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the or the 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 GTi (7.60 secs). This Seat Ibiza 1.8 20vt FR is also faster than the 2010 Citroen DS4 200 1.6 Turbo (7.70 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Polo 1.8T GTi (7.70 secs) the 2005 Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo (7.70 secs) the and the 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (7.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Ibiza and the 1980 Audi Quattro UR-Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Seat Ibiza on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.91 secs @ 86.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1980 Audi Quattro UR-Quattro (15.85 secs), the 2005 Toyota Corolla TS Compressor 2.0L (15.85 secs), and the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Roadster (15.85 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20vt FR has a maximum speed of 135mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 Ibiza equals the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20vt FR then how about the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (146 mph), or the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (146 mph).

Related Links:

2004 Ibiza Rivals List.

A Brief History of Seat

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