SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K) or SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)?

1993–2002 vs 2002–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 3,880 mm, Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 3,962 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 4.9 l/100 km, Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 37–132 kW, Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 47–132 kW.
Standard equipment: Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 15 items (Stella), Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 20 items (Reference).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)2002–2008 · 14 engines · Reference, Stella, Sport, FRSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K)1993–2002no listings	SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)2002–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,843 mm–3,880 mm	Length3,950 mm–3,962 mm
Width	Width1,640 mm	Width1,698 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,440 mm–1,441 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,440 mm–2,443 mm	Wheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume245 l–267 l	Trunk volume267 l
Curb weight	Curb weight910 kg–1,160 kg	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,248 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–2002	Production years2002–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines14
Power	Power37–132 kW (50–179 hp)	Power47–132 kW (64–179 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 1.8 20VT Cupra R 180	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · 1.8 20VT Cupra 180
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed228 km/h
Trim levelsStella · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Stella	Items in the base trim20 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · Cupra	Items in the top trim33 · FR
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
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 · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 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—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K) or SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)?

Length: SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 3,962 mm, SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 3,880 mm (a 82 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,460 vs 2,443 mm. Boot: 267 vs 267 l.

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

The most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90); the most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80).

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

The strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K) makes 132 kW (179 hp) (1.8 20VT Cupra R 180); the strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 132 kW (179 hp) (1.8 20VT Cupra 180).

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