Seat Ibiza IV (facelift 2012) 1.4 (85 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)

IV (facelift 2012) Overview:

Seat Ibiza (IV (facelift 2012)). With 132 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8 l/100km). Weighing only 1075 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.8 s). The top speed reaches 177 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:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (150 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 7.6 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Balanced fuel consumption of 5.9 L/100 km for its class.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
  • • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.

Cons:

  • • Compact cargo space (250 L); may require careful packing.
  • • Meets EURO 5 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV: 2010 - 2012).

General:
Brand:Seat
Model:Ibiza
Generation:IV (facelift 2012)
Modification (Engine):1.4 (85 Hp)
Start of production:2012
End of production:2015
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:85 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:61.2 Hp/l [9mm more]
Torque:132 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:CGGB More details about the engine CGGB
Engine displacement:1390
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:3.2 l
Coolant:5.6 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:76.5 mm mm
Piston Stroke:75.6 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:5.9 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:11.8 sec
Maximum speed:177 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:12.6 kg/Hp, 79.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:8.1 kg/Nm, 122.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:11.2 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1075
Max. weight:1526
Max load:451
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:292 l
Fuel tank capacity:45 l
Size:
Length:4061 mm mm [9mm more]
Width:1693 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1445 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2469 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1465 mm
Rear (Back) track:1457 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):10.48 m [above average]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size175/70 R14; 185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17
Wheel rims size5.0J x 14; 6.0J x 15; 7.0J x 16; 7.0J x 17
Front suspensionIndependent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionSemi-independent, coil spring

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