SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

1984–1993 vs 1981–1994 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 3,638 mm, Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 320 l, Polo II (86C) 215 l.
Lowest consumption: Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 6.5 l/100 km, Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 32–74 kW, Polo II (86C) 33–83 kW.
Standard equipment: Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 12 items (L), Polo II (86C) 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994 · 5 engines · CL, GL, C, FoxSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)1984–1993no listings	Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,638 mm	Length3,725 mm
Width	Width1,610 mm	Width1,580 mm
Height	Height1,394 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,355 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,443 mm	Wheelbase2,335 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l	Trunk volume195 l–215 l
Curb weight	Curb weight800 kg–930 kg	Curb weight740 kg–845 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1984–1993	Production years1981–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines5
Power	Power32–74 kW (44–101 hp)	Power33–83 kW (45–113 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)0.9–1.7	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 0.9	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.4 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 1.5i SXi	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.3 G40
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · L	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim16 · GLX	Items in the top trim16 · GT
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
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 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
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 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
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 — SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm, SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) 3,638 mm (a 87 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,335 vs 2,443 mm. Boot: 215 vs 320 l.

Which uses less fuel — SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) uses 6.5 l/100 km (0.9); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km (1.4 D).

Which is more powerful — SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A) makes 74 kW (101 hp) (1.5i SXi); the strongest Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 83 kW (113 hp) (1.3 G40).

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