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SEAT Ibiza vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (16,800 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ibiza or VW ID.3?

SEAT Ibiza vs VW ID.3: Key differences

SEAT Ibiza

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter

VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Ibiza

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,726 £.

ID.3

Engine and Performance:

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 VW ID.3 offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the SEAT Ibiza takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

Ibiza

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ibiza is significantly lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,787 kg. The difference is around 676 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.3 offers marginally more boot space – 385 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ibiza carries very slightly more – 522 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 is clearly superior overall 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 £28,600
ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 km
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SEAT Ibiza

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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Reviews SEAT Ibiza

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VW ID.3

The VW ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.

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Reviews VW ID.3

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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,800 - 28,800 £
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
114 - 128 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
-
Length
4,264 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
-
Height
1,564 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Payload
489 - 522 kg
Payload
437 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SEAT
Brand
VW
Is the SEAT Ibiza offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Ibiza is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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