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Seat Ibiza I 0.9 (44 Hp)
Overall Rating
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)
I Overview:
Seat Ibiza (I). With 63 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.8 l/100km). Weighing only 840 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 22 s). The top speed reaches 129 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.
The Seat Ibiza I was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997. As such, it does not have an official rating. Safety features were basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its era, focusing on passive safety structures rather than advanced systems.
0.9 (44 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Marginally better than the 40 hp version, but still very limited in performance. Strictly for urban environments and short trips.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy, especially in city driving, making it a very cheap car to run in terms of fuel consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive Giugiaro design for a supermini
- • Engines developed with Porsche (System Porsche) offered good performance
- • Affordable and practical supermini for its era
- • Good range of engine options, from economical to surprisingly sporty
- • Relatively spacious interior for its class
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Interior quality can feel dated and plasticky
- • Rust can be a significant issue on older models
- • Refinement levels are lower compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Limited availability of specific parts for some components today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1984 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Seat |
| Model: | Ibiza |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.9 (44 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3-5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 44 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 48.7 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 63 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 146A More details about the engine 146A |
| Engine displacement: | 903 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.6 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 65 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 68 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 22 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 22 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 129 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 19.1 kg/Hp, 52.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 13.3 kg/Nm, 75 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 20.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 840 |
| Max. weight: | 1315 |
| Max load: | 475 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1200 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 320 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3685 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1610 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2445 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1375 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 155/80 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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