SEAT Ibiza Volkswagen Polo

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SEAT Ibiza Volkswagen Polo
From (indicative) (differs) € 22,950 € 24,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Model years 2017-now 2017-now
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 72/100 78/100
Practicality (differs) 65/100 70/100
Value retention (differs) 60/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 44/100
Efficiency 74/100 74/100
Specifications
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.9 10.8
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 186 188
Length (mm) (differs) 4059 4074
Width (mm) (differs) 1780 1751
Height (mm) (differs) 1444 1451
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1144 1173
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.5 5.4
Petrol consumption (l/100km) (differs) 5.5
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1100 1000
Boot (l) (differs) 355 351
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 95 95

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • SEAT Ibiza · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • SEAT Ibiza · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 5.5 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • SEAT Ibiza · Practicality: Boot 355 l + towing weight 1,100 kg vs B-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • SEAT Ibiza · Value retention: Residual-value indication from B-segment valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • SEAT Ibiza · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen Polo · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (B-segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world l/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Practicality: Boot volume + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this model year in NL/DE · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard for current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · 6F facelift (2021-, 1.0 TSI)

SEAT Ibiza

B-segment hatchback on the MQB-A0 platform, shared with the Volkswagen Polo and Audi A1 Sportback. The 1.0 TSI three-cylinder is the common petrol, in 95 or 115 hp variants. WLTP around 5.5 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 6-7 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 355 l is above average for the class.

Profile · VI facelift (2024)

Volkswagen Polo

Compact five-door on the MQB-A0 platform, still in production after the 2021 facelift. Entry engine is the 1.0 TSI with 95 hp; 351 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,000 kg. WLTP consumption 5.4 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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