Ford Fiesta Mk3 or SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)?

1989–1996 vs 1984–1993 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 3,638 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk3 270 l, Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 320 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk3 5.5 l/100 km, Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk3 37–98 kW, Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 32–74 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk3 9 items (CL), Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 12 items (L).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996 · 9 engines · CL, Ghia, XR2i, CSpecifications →Listings →

SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)1984–1993 · 8 engines · L, GL, GLX, SXiSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996no listings	SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)1984–1993no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,743 mm	Length3,638 mm
Width	Width1,606 mm	Width1,610 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,394 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,446 mm	Wheelbase2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–270 l	Trunk volume320 l
Curb weight	Curb weight800 kg–1,000 kg	Curb weight800 kg–930 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1996	Production years1984–1993
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines8
Power	Power37–98 kW (50–133 hp)	Power32–74 kW (44–101 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8	Displacement (l)0.9–1.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 0.9
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 i Turbo RS	Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 1.5i SXi
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed180 km/h
Trim levelsCL · L
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · CL	Items in the base trim12 · L
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · RS1800	Items in the top trim16 · GLX
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels—	R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)?

Length: Ford Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 3,638 mm (a 105 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,446 vs 2,443 mm. Boot: 270 vs 320 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk3 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 6.5 l/100 km (0.9).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk3 makes 98 kW (133 hp) (1.6 i Turbo RS); the strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 74 kW (101 hp) (1.5i SXi).

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