Ford Fiesta Mk3 or SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K)?

1989–1996 vs 1993–2002 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 3,880 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk3 270 l, Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 267 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk3 5.5 l/100 km, Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk3 37–98 kW, Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 37–132 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk3 9 items (CL), Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 15 items (Stella).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K)1993–2002 · 13 engines · Stella, Signo, Cupra, SSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996no listings	SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K)1993–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,743 mm	Length3,843 mm–3,880 mm
Width	Width1,606 mm	Width1,640 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,446 mm	Wheelbase2,440 mm–2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–270 l	Trunk volume245 l–267 l
Curb weight	Curb weight800 kg–1,000 kg	Curb weight910 kg–1,160 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1996	Production years1993–2002
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines13
Power	Power37–98 kW (50–133 hp)	Power37–132 kW (50–179 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 i Turbo RS	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 1.8 20VT Cupra R 180
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed225 km/h
Trim levelsCL · Stella
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · CL	Items in the base trim15 · Stella
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · RS1800	Items in the top trim25 · Cupra
Equipment · Comfort0 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 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 Mk2 (6K)?

Length: SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 3,880 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm (a 137 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,443 vs 2,446 mm. Boot: 267 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K)?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk3 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K)?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk3 makes 98 kW (133 hp) (1.6 i Turbo RS); the strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 132 kW (179 hp) (1.8 20VT Cupra R 180).

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