Compare the Volkswagen Polo vs SEAT Ibiza
AI generated from our expert reviews
Around town, both the SEAT Ibiza and the Volkswagen Polo are easy to manoeuvre thanks to their light steering. Standard cruise control comes fitted across both model ranges, and each manufacturer provides a standard three-year or 60,000-mile warranty. Inside, both hatchbacks feature infotainment screens surrounded by glossy plastic bezels that scratch easily, while their glossy displays show up greasy fingerprints. When packing adults into the back, the Polo is one of the best small family cars for carrying three abreast, whereas you can expect a fair bit of shoulder bumping if you need to fit three passengers across the rear of the Ibiza due to its quite narrow body.
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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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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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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 351 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 355 litres (2 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,125 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,074 mm x 1,751 mm x 1,461 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,070 mm x 1,780 mm x 1,447 mm |
| Towing capacity 800 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 | Engine name 1.0 TSI 95 |
| Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 80 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 5 | Forward gears 5 |
| Acceleration 15.6 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) 351 litres | Boot (seats up) 355 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,125 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,074 mm | Length 4,070 mm |
| Width 1,751 mm | Width 1,780 mm |
| Height 1,461 mm | Height 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.55 m | Wheelbase 2.56 m |
| Turning circle 10.7 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.