Compare performance (150 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (16,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ibiza or Subaru Forester?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Subaru Forester costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,292 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ibiza uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Ibiza offers barely more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ibiza is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ibiza delivers noticeably more torque with 250 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ibiza is significantly lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 582 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers markedly more boot space – 508 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.
When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ibiza carries marginally more – 522 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.
The SEAT Ibiza stands well ahead of its rival 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.
The SEAT Ibiza is a cheeky, well-priced hatchback that blends sharp styling with a grown-up driving character, making it a smart choice for city commuters who still want a bit of fun. Inside it's practical and neatly finished, with sensible kit and easygoing manners that make everyday life less fussy — a car that doesn't try too hard but gets the job done with a smile.
detailsThe Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
16,800 - 28,600 £
|
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
114 - 128 g/km
|
co2
183 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
|
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
355 L
|
Trunk capacity
508 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,780 mm
|
Width
1,830 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
489 - 522 kg
|
Payload
446 - 492 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
Transmission Detail
CVT
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
|
Power HP
136 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
|
Torque
182 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
|
Power kW
100 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
|
|
Brand
SEAT
|
Brand
Subaru
|