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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors 1996-1999 3 Photos
SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors (1996-1999)SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors (1996-1999)SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors (1996-1999)

SEAT introduced the second generation of the Ibiza in 1993, and it was the first car developed together with its new parent company, the Volkswagen Group.

Just three years after the unveiling of the Ibiza MKII, the Spanish carmaker upgraded. It was mandatory to make the car more environmentally friendly and made it Euro 2 compliant. Along with that upgrade for the drivetrain, SEAT introduced new standard features for comfort and safety.

From the outside, there were a few changes to the front fascia. A new grille with a smiley-face design replaced the older, squared one. The plastic, wrapped-around front bumper featured an optional pair of fog lights on the lower side. In the five-door version, the Ibiza featured a third glass area behind the rear doors.

Inside, SEAT tried to attract new customers with more standard features such as an air-conditioning system, power steering, and driver airbag. These were not available on the base trim level for the entire lineup. The Spanish carmaker offered them on specific engine versions and trim levels. While the car featured power-windows at the front, it provided cranked ones for the rear doors.

SEAT carried over all the engines it could from its parent-company and offered the Ibiza a choice of six gasoline and four diesel-powered engines. All versions were mated to a five-speed manual.

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
  6 gasoline engines
  • 1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP)
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.8L 4AT FWD (90 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
  4 diesel engines
  • 1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP)
  • 1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP)
  • 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP)
  • 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors
1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1000 cm3
Power:37 KW @ 5000 RPM
50 HP @ 5000 RPM
50 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:63 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
86 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:90.1 mph (145 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):19.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:151.6 in (3851 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2006.2 lbs (910 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3064.4 lbs (1390 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:142.8 g/km

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1390 cm3
Power:44 KW @ 4700 RPM
60 HP @ 4700 RPM
59 BHP @ 4700 RPM
Torque:86 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
116 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:97.6 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:151.6 in (3851 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2028.3 lbs (920 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:158 g/km

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors
1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:74 KW @ 5800 RPM
101 HP @ 5800 RPM
99 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:103 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
140 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:151.6 in (3851 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3273.9 lbs (1485 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:169 g/km

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors
1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5200 RPM
75 HP @ 5200 RPM
74 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:92 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
125 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:105 mph (169 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:151.6 in (3851 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2149.5 lbs (975 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3218.7 lbs (1460 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:169 g/km

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors
1.8L 4AT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1781 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5500 RPM
90 HP @ 5500 RPM
89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:107 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM
145 Nm @ 2900 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:151.6 in (3851 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2171.6 lbs (985 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3362 lbs (1525 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:219 g/km

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5400 RPM
116 HP @ 5400 RPM
114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/55R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:151.6 in (3851 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2281.8 lbs (1035 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3351 lbs (1520 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:188 g/km

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors
1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:47 KW @ 4400 RPM
64 HP @ 4400 RPM
63 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque:92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
124 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:98.2 mph (158 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:151.6 in (3851 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2193.6 lbs (995 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:153.7 g/km

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:47 KW @ 4200 RPM
64 HP @ 4200 RPM
63 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:94 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
128 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:98.2 mph (158 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:151.6 in (3851 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2193.6 lbs (995 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3395.1 lbs (1540 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway:58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
Combined:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:134 g/km

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:81 KW @ 4000 RPM
110 HP @ 4000 RPM
109 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
235 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:119.3 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:151.6 in (3851 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2325.9 lbs (1055 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3395.1 lbs (1540 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Highway:60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Combined:49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:128 g/km

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4000 RPM
90 HP @ 4000 RPM
89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
210 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:151.6 in (3851 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2303.8 lbs (1045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3373.1 lbs (1530 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Highway:58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
Combined:49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:128 g/km
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