Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
The Spanish carmaker SEAT pushed harder and offered a maxed-out hot-hatch in the European small-sized segment with the Bocanegra version of the Ibiza.
SEAT made the Ibiza on the same platform as its better-known sibling Volkswagen Polo. Unlike its German cousin, though, it had a fresh styling that made it a hit on the market. It also helped the Spanish brand sales during the world financial crisis. In addition, it also offered a hot-hatch version known as Ibiza Cupra.
To distinguish this version from the lesser Ibiza models, SEAT made a significant change to the front of the car. Thus, the center part of the front fascia featured a black trim that covered part of the apron and the entire grille and emerged towards the headlights. In addition, the side scoops that hosted the fog lamps also sported a black trim. After all, the Bocanegra (Black Mouth) had to deserve its nameplate. From its profile, the three-door Ibiza boasted a set of 17” light-alloy wheels wrapped in 215/40 tires. At the back, SEAT installed a trapezoidal center exhaust under the bumper and, to top things up, a body-colored roof spoiler.
Inside, the black upholstery with red stitching was offered exclusively for the Bocanegra. A set of sports seats adorned with the B-letter on their seatbacks gave more personality to the small vehicle. The same red B lettering was found on the lower spoke of the flat-bottom steering wheel. To complete the sporty image, SEAT installed a set of aluminum pedals.
Under the hood, the carmaker installed the 1.4-liter turbocharged, and supercharged engine carried over from Volkswagen and offered it with either 150 PS or 180 PS (148 hp or 177 hp). Both versions were paired with a seven-speed automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox that sent the power to the front wheels via a self-locking differential (XDS).
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4 TSI 7AT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5800 RPM 150 HP @ 5800 RPM 148 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 1250-4500 RPM 220 Nm @ 1250-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/40 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.3 in (4072 mm) |
Width: | 66.6 in (1692 mm) |
Height: | 56 in (1422 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57/56.7 in (1,448/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2573 lbs (1167 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3677 lbs (1668 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4 TSI 7AT (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 6200 RPM 180 HP @ 6200 RPM 177 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2000-4500 RPM 249 Nm @ 2000-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/40 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.9 in (4061 mm) |
Width: | 66.6 in (1692 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57/56.7 in (1,448/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2584 lbs (1172 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3688 lbs (1673 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |