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VW Golf Variant vs SEAT Ibiza comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or SEAT Ibiza?

VW Golf Variant vs SEAT Ibiza: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • visibly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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SEAT Ibiza

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf Variant

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,005 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the SEAT Ibiza with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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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 Golf Variant offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the SEAT Ibiza takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Golf Variant

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 clearly lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers considerably more boot space – 611 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 256 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries very slightly more – 547 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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VW Golf Variant
SEAT Ibiza

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
16,800 - 28,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
114 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
489 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
VW
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the VW Golf Variant?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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