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SEAT Ibiza vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (16,800 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ibiza or Subaru Impreza?

SEAT Ibiza vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

SEAT Ibiza

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Ibiza is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,380 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ibiza uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Impreza

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 SEAT Ibiza offers very slightly 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 noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ibiza delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm more.

Ibiza

Space and Everyday Use:

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 considerably lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 463 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ibiza offers somewhat more boot space – 355 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries very slightly more – 526 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 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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Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption
Price
16,800 - 28,800 £
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
114 - 128 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
4,490 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
489 - 522 kg
Payload
501 - 526 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
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
199 km/h
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
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Subaru
Is the SEAT Ibiza offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Ibiza is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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