Opel Corsa A or SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)?

1982–1993 vs 1984–1993 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Corsa A 3,955 mm, Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 3,638 mm — a 32 cm difference.
Boot: Corsa A 390 l, Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 320 l.
Lowest consumption: Corsa A 5 l/100 km, Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Corsa A 33–74 kW, Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 32–74 kW.
Standard equipment: Corsa A 9 items (LS), Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 12 items (L).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Corsa A1982–1993 · 10 engines · LS, GL, GSi, CitySpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Opel Corsa A1982–1993no listings	SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)1984–1993no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,622 mm–3,955 mm	Length3,638 mm
Width	Width1,532 mm–1,540 mm	Width1,610 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,365 mm	Height1,394 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,343 mm	Wheelbase2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l–390 l	Trunk volume320 l
Curb weight	Curb weight735 kg–865 kg	Curb weight800 kg–930 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1993	Production years1984–1993
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines8
Power	Power33–74 kW (45–101 hp)	Power32–74 kW (44–101 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)0.9–1.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 0.9
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.6 GSi	Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 1.5i SXi
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed180 km/h
Trim levelsLS · L
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · LS	Items in the base trim12 · L
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim16 · GT	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 · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Corsa A or SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)?

Length: Opel Corsa A 3,955 mm, SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 3,638 mm (a 317 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,343 vs 2,443 mm. Boot: 390 vs 320 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Corsa A or SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)?

The most frugal Opel Corsa A uses 5 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 6.5 l/100 km (0.9).

Which is more powerful — Opel Corsa A or SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)?

The strongest Opel Corsa A makes 74 kW (101 hp) (1.6 GSi); the strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 74 kW (101 hp) (1.5i SXi).

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