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SEAT Ibiza vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (16,800 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ibiza or Suzuki Jimny?

SEAT Ibiza vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

SEAT Ibiza

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Suzuki Jimny

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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SEAT Ibiza is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,435 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ibiza uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Ibiza offers markedly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ibiza is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ibiza delivers significantly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 120 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.

Seats: SEAT Ibiza offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ibiza is very slightly lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ibiza carries clearly more – 522 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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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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.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,800 - 28,800 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 128 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
489 - 522 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Suzuki
Is the SEAT Ibiza offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Ibiza is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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