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BMW i7 vs SEAT Ibiza comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or SEAT Ibiza?

BMW i7 vs SEAT Ibiza: Key differences

BMW i7

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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SEAT Ibiza

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SEAT Ibiza is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,500 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i7 offers substantially more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 509 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the SEAT Ibiza takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers substantially more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 850 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ibiza is significantly lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 1,484 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries barely more – 535 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ibiza is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £16,800
Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.7 L/100km
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SEAT Ibiza

Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
16,800 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
114 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
489 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
SEAT
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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