Seat Ibiza III 1.2 12V (64 Hp)
Seat Ibiza:
The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini car that has been manufactured by Spanish car manufacturer SEAT since 1984. It is SEAT's best-selling car. The Ibiza is named after the Spanish island of Ibiza and was the second SEAT model to be named after a Spanish location, after the SEAT Málaga. It was introduced at the 1984 Paris Motor Show as the first car developed by SEAT as an independent company, although it was designed by SEAT in collaboration with well-known firms including Italdesign, Karmann, and Porsche....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Seat Ibiza (III). With 112 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.6 l/100km). Weighing only 1015 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.9 s). The top speed reaches 165 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (115 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Respectable acceleration of 10.1 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Compact cargo space (265 L); may require careful packing.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV: February, 2008 - June, 2010).
| General: |
| Brand: | Seat |
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| Model: | Ibiza |
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| Generation: | III |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 12V (64 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | January, 2002 |
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| End of production: | June, 2006 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 3-5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 64 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 53.4 Hp/l [97mm less] |
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| Torque: | 112 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | AZQ, BME More details about the engine AZQ, BME |
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| Engine displacement: | 1198 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 2.8 l |
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| Coolant: | 5.6 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 86.9 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.9 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.9 kg/Hp, 63.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.1 kg/Nm, 110.3 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.2 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1015 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1030 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 265 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3955 mm mm [97mm less] |
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| Width: | 1700 mm mm [7mm more] |
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| Height: | 1440 mm mm [5mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm mm [9mm less] |
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| Front track: | 1435 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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Behind the wheel of the Seat Ibiza. How does it handle on the road?