Compare the Renault Clio vs SEAT Ibiza
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two small hatchbacks comes down to space and technology. The SEAT Ibiza holds the practical edge, offering a bigger boot and the ability to tow more than the Renault Clio. Passengers over six feet tall will struggle to get comfortable in the back of the Clio due to limited headroom, whereas rear passengers will find headroom to spare in the Ibiza. That said, neither car excels at carrying three abreast in the back, where shoulder room is tight in both narrow cabins. Each hatchback can accommodate large water bottles in its front door bins. When using the dashboard screens, the Ibiza provides a more user-friendly touchscreen setup than the Clio, whose infotainment software is a bit simple and quite slow to respond to your inputs.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 284 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 355 litres (2 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,069 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,053 mm x 1,798 mm x 1,440 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,070 mm x 1,780 mm x 1,447 mm |
| Towing capacity 900 kg | Towing capacity 1,100 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.0 TCe 90 | Engine name 1.0 TSI 95 |
| Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 90 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 5 |
| Acceleration 12.2 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 11.0 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 284 litres | Boot (seats up) 355 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,069 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,053 mm | Length 4,070 mm |
| Width 1,798 mm | Width 1,780 mm |
| Height 1,440 mm | Height 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.58 m | Wheelbase 2.56 m |
| Turning circle 10.42 m | Turning circle 10.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.