SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) or Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C)?

2008–2017 vs 2009–2017 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 4,227 mm, Polo V (6R/6C) 4,384 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 430 l, Polo V (6R/6C) 460 l.
Lowest consumption: Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 3.4 l/100 km, Polo V (6R/6C) 3.7 l/100 km.
Power: Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 51–141 kW, Polo V (6R/6C) 51–141 kW.
Standard equipment: Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 25 items (Reference), Polo V (6R/6C) 24 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C)2009–2017 · 12 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, CrossPoloSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J)2008–2017no listings	Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C)2009–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,043 mm–4,227 mm	Length3,970 mm–4,384 mm
Width	Width1,693 mm	Width1,682 mm–1,699 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,443 mm–1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,469 mm	Wheelbase2,470 mm–2,552 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–128 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume236 l–430 l	Trunk volume280 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,035 kg–1,260 kg	Curb weight1,051 kg–1,272 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2017	Production years2009–2017
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines12
Power	Power51–141 kW (69–192 hp)	Power51–141 kW (69–192 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–1.8
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 consumption3.7 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 1.8 TSI Cupra 192	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 1.8 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed236 km/h
Trim levelsReference · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Reference	Items in the base trim24 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · FR	Items in the top trim36 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
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—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
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—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
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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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) or Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C) 4,384 mm, SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 4,227 mm (a 157 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,552 vs 2,469 mm. Boot: 460 vs 430 l.

Which uses less fuel — SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) or Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C)?

The most frugal SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) uses 3.4 l/100 km (1.2 TDI CR 75 Ecomotive); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C) 3.7 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) or Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C)?

The strongest SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J) makes 141 kW (192 hp) (1.8 TSI Cupra 192); the strongest Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C) 141 kW (192 hp) (1.8 TSI GTI).

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