Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001
When SEAT introduced the second facelift for the Ibiza's second generation, Volkswagen granted it with one of its best four-pot engines on the market: the 1.8-liter turbocharged unit.
Sometimes, the 1999 Cupra was also known as the Ibiza MK3, and it is easy to understand why. Its look was way different than the 1993 Ibiza. Also, it gained many technological improvements when compared to that one. The second facelift allowed the Spanish carmaker to keep the car on the market until 2002, which was longer than the regular lifespan of a vehicle built in the '90s.
The Ibiza Cupra didn't follow any particular design language. It showed a front fascia with curved headlights on their inner side and a nose-like trim in the middle of the grille, which sported the SEAT badge. Its bumper featured a flowered apron with horizontal slats and round fog lights on the outer side. Unlike its less-powered versions, the Cupra featured flared wheel arches both front and rear and a roof spoiler on top of the tailgate.
Inside, the carmaker took its inspiration from the tuning community and installed white dials in the instrument panel with red needles. A set of drilled aluminum pedals and a thicker steering wheel were part of the package. Its front bucket seats with high bolstering offered better side support during high-speed cornering.
Under the hood, SEAT installed a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine which provided thirty more horses than its predecessor. A five-speed manual gearbox was the only option for this small-segment pocket rocket.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (156 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 5800 RPM 156 HP @ 5800 RPM 154 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 210 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135.5 mph (218 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/45R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.7 in (3879 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2411.8 lbs (1094 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3481.1 lbs (1579 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5500 RPM 179 HP @ 5500 RPM 177 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 1950 RPM 235 Nm @ 1950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/45R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.7 in (3879 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2411.8 lbs (1094 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3481.1 lbs (1579 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |