SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) or SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)?

2008–2017 vs 2017–present · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 4,227 mm, Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 4,059 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 430 l, Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 355 l.
Lowest consumption: Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 3.4 l/100 km, Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 4 l/100 km.
Power: Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 51–141 kW, Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 25 items (Reference), Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 31 items (Reference).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J)2008–2017 · 14 engines · Reference, Style, FR, I-TechSpecifications →Listings →

SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)2017–present · 13 engines · Reference, Style, FR, XcellenceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J)2008–2017no listings	SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,043 mm–4,227 mm	Length4,059 mm
Width	Width1,693 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,444 mm–1,447 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,469 mm	Wheelbase2,564 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–128 mm	Ground clearance136 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume236 l–430 l	Trunk volume355 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,035 kg–1,260 kg	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,220 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank40 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2017	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines13
Power	Power51–141 kW (69–192 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.4 l/100 km · 1.2 TDI CR 75 Ecomotive	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 1.8 TSI Cupra 192	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsReference · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Reference	Items in the base trim31 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · FR	Items in the top trim35 · Xcellence
Equipment · Comfort4 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 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 · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 11
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
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 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) or SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)?

Length: SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 4,227 mm, SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 4,059 mm (a 168 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,469 vs 2,564 mm. Boot: 430 vs 355 l.

Which uses less fuel — SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) or SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)?

The most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) uses 3.4 l/100 km (1.2 TDI CR 75 Ecomotive); the most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 80).

Which is more powerful — SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) or SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ)?

The strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) makes 141 kW (192 hp) (1.8 TSI Cupra 192); the strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.5 TSI EVO 150).

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