Drive Profile The SEAT Drive Profile lets you choose from three different driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport. Each profile influences the responsiveness of the engine, the steering, the ambient lighting and the engine sound. In Individual mode, you can select your favourite components from every other mode. In Sport or CUPRA mode, you can get even more out of your SEAT. The reaction of the accelerator pedal is more sensitive, the DSG transmission has a sportier shift and the sound factor alters the sound of the turbo engine. The adaptive chassis control (DCC), the progressive steering and the front-axle differential lock each work in a sportier way.
Also vision out of the Leon seemed worst of the 3 and the door mirrors were clearly least effective and a bit of a Marmite design. Finally I really dislike the Seat Media Plus. We already have Seat Media 2.2 and Seat Portable System and both have clearer mapping, less cluttered displays and more intuitive controls. nuff said on that I think.sebouh00 Guest #1 Hi. I'm looking to buy a car, but i can't choose between the SEAT Ibiza Style (full option including sunroof) or the SEAT Leon S Emocion. I've read a few reviews on both cars, yet i can't decide. The Leon costs a bit more, so I'm thinking of the manual (much cheaper). Although the Ibiza has DGS-7 gearbox, I don't mind the manual. I just want to know why Leon costs more? What sort of advantages does it have? The S Emocion has the V petrol engine 102 PS, and the Ibiza has the petrol engine 105 PS. According to the Top Gear car review, the Ibiza sucks, and the Leon isn't impressive either. But I can't afford the better ones. Sorry if this thread is in the wrong section. I couldn't find a general question section. Also, the fact that i've posted it in here, shows that i'm kind of leaning towards the Leon. Thanks for your help. m0rk sarcasm comes free #2 Neither will set your world on fire performance wise, I guess it depends on what you want from a car? If it's size, pick the Leon. If it's compact, pick the Ibiza. DSG 7 speed is relatively untested (but warranted for 3yrs) If it's performance you're after, buy second hand #3 The simplest answer to this is - the Leon's bigger - more car = more money. #4 Hi. I'm looking to buy a car, but i can't choose between the SEAT Ibiza Style (full option including sunroof) or the SEAT Leon S Emocion. I've read a few reviews on both cars, yet i can't decide. The Leon costs a bit more, so I'm thinking of the manual (much cheaper). Although the Ibiza has DGS-7 gearbox, I don't mind the manual. I just want to know why Leon costs more? What sort of advantages does it have? The S Emocion has the V petrol engine 102 PS, and the Ibiza has the petrol engine 105 PS. According to the Top Gear car review, the Ibiza sucks, and the Leon isn't impressive either. But I can't afford the better ones. Sorry if this thread is in the wrong section. I couldn't find a general question section. Also, the fact that i've posted it in here, shows that i'm kind of leaning towards the Leon. Thanks for your help. There are some very good deals out there in the secondhand market [ but make sure you pick up extended warranty too] 58-59 plates seem to have less of the problems that were in the early builds. #5 The Leon is a medium sized hatchback and the Ibiza is a small hatchback - that's the main difference. Personally I think the DSG gearbox is a big plus. I would disagree with Top Gear: I haven't owned an Ibiza but I had one as a hirecar and it was really very good, especially on economy. With both cars, controls etc are standard VW stuff so feels solid and well-built. The only issue I have with my Leon FR is the hard ride, but even that's a matter of taste... I'm sure some people must like it or they'd never have passed into production. You'll definitely get a better deal secondhand. If you get a nearly-new then you'll most likely get the remaining warranty cover. KzJF Full Member on Wednesdays #6 You'll definitely get a better deal secondhand. If you get a nearly-new then you'll most likely get the remaining warranty cover. I second that. Get a months-old one, preferably a facelifted one the difference in the aesthetics is worth it. sebouh00 Guest #7 I went with the Ibiza. I decided the Leon just isn't good enough, even thought it is a damn gorgeous car. Let's hope i made the right decision. You can't test drive a car here, so I based my decision on online reviews. I found the Ibiza very cheap from the inside, but the SE version with the additional updates makes it an okay one. And the DSG is a big plus there, so... Hopefully in 5 years time, i'll trade it in for a Leon FR . Thanks for your help guys. #8 Hi. I'm looking to buy a car, but i can't choose between the SEAT Ibiza Style (full option including sunroof) or the SEAT Leon S Emocion. I've read a few reviews on both cars, yet i can't decide. The Leon costs a bit more, so I'm thinking of the manual (much cheaper). Although the Ibiza has DGS-7 gearbox, I don't mind the manual. I just want to know why Leon costs more? What sort of advantages does it have? The S Emocion has the V petrol engine 102 PS, and the Ibiza has the petrol engine 105 PS. According to the Top Gear car review, the Ibiza sucks, and the Leon isn't impressive either. But I can't afford the better ones. Sorry if this thread is in the wrong section. I couldn't find a general question section. Also, the fact that i've posted it in here, shows that i'm kind of leaning towards the Leon. Thanks for your help. If i was you there are better cars from other marques for the money , and better looking ones , i dont think you can go wrong with the new generation focus , looks good and goes well. #9 i'd go for the new Fiesta Zetec S with sport pack Impact mitigated up to 55 km/h. Walking Adult crossing from Nearside -75%. Collision avoided up to 45 km/h. Impact mitigated up to 50 km/h. Running Child from behind parked vehicles. Collision avoided up to 35 km/h. Impact mitigated up to 45 km/h. System Name. Cruise Control. | Home / Seat / List of Seat Ibiza Models without Timing Belt The Seat Ibiza is a supermini car (B-segment in Europe) by the Spanish brand Seat and manufactured by Volkswagen Group. The first Ibiza model dates back to 1984. It was presented at the Paris Motor Show that year and was the first vehicle that Seat developed as an independent company. From the second generation onwards, Seat became part of the VAG Group, sharing structures, components and platforms with the German brand’s compact cars. The Ibiza is Seat’s best-selling model. It competes with other small cars such as the Peugeot 208, the Ford Fiesta, the Mazda 2 or the Hyundai i20 among many others. This small car has 5 generations to date. Seat Ibiza. Timing Belt or Timing Chain? Down below you will see a list with all the Seat Ibiza models which have been produced so far. They are classified by model identifier, year and type of bodywork. Above each list, we show you a series of pictures so that you can have a visual reference for each model. In some cases, both the original and its updated design are displayed to help you identify them with ease. In this guide you will find all the Seat Ibiza models. ■ Timing Belt / Cam Belt (Correa / Faja de Distribución)■ Timing Chain (Cadena de Distribución / Cadena de Tiempo)■ Gear Driven (Distribución por Engranajes)■ 100% Electric, No Timing (Sin Distribución)■ Unknown / Not Updated (Información desconocida) If a car model is specified in blue, it means its motor engine has a timing chain; that is, it has no timing belt. The rest of the vehicles marked in grey have a timing belt/cam belt. Seat Ibiza. Timing Belt or Timing Chain?Seat Ibiza I – First Generation (021) (1984)Hatchback (021A)Diesel EnginesPetrol EnginesSeat Ibiza II – Second Generation (61K) (1993)Hatchback (61K, 6K2 – 6K GP01)Diesel EnginesPetrol EnginesSeat Ibiza III – Third Generation (6L) (2002)HatchbackDiesel EnginesPetrol EnginesSeat Ibiza IV – Fourth Generation (6J / 6P) (2008)Hatchback / Hatchback Sportcupe (6J5, 6P1 / 6J, 6P)Diesel Engines Seat Exeo Seat Arona Seat Ateca Seat Tarraco Seat Alhambra
The largest discrepancy between the two is the boot space.Whereas the Leon offers a good 380 litres of stowage room, the Focuss 316-litre capacity seriously puts the Ford at a disadvantage. The shape of the boot itself is usable, and unlike the SEATs theres no annoying step on the floor once you fold the rear seats down, but its impossible to
Skip to ContentSkip to FooterSEAT Leon Cupra and Ibiza FRSEAT announces a pair of new hot hatches - facelifted Leon Cupra and new Ibiza FRSEAT has announced two new cars to double its hot hatch new is the Ibiza FR. It gets the VW group’s TSI twin-charger engine, which gains both a turbo and a supercharger. It’s a similar unit to the one in the new Ibiza Cupra, but in a lower state of tune – 148bhp represents a 20 per cent deficit, but the Cupra’s seven-speed DSG twin-clutch transmission remains, complete with steering-wheel the Leon FR, it gains SEAT’s XDS system which works with the stability control, improving traction by braking wheels that lose grip. In fact, the Ibiza FR is far from playing second fiddle to the pricier Cupra, boasting an abundance of acronyms (ESP, XDS, TCS, EBA, ABS) as well as hill hold control, tyre pressure monitoring and cornering foglights, among other FR’s exterior is a tad subtler than its bigger brother’s, however, with silver mirrors, new 17in wheels, twin tailpipes and mildly beefed-up bumpers the tell-tale signs. SEAT Ibiza FR prices should be around £14K, with sales later in the pride of place at the top of SEAT’s performance range is the revamped Leon Cupra. Changes over the outgoing hot hatch are few; a good thing, as it’s a very competent 237bhp 2-lite TSI engine remains as before, which still puts the Leon at the forefront of powerful hatches, especially when you consider its sub-£20K list price. Like the FRs, it gets the trick XDS technology. Main tweaks affect exterior styling (new 18in wheels, reshaped bumpers, black honeycomb vents) and an improved interior, boasting chunky Cupra bucket seats. Along with the rest of the Leon range, prices should be close to those of the outgoing Leon, with the Cupra costing £19,485. That’s around three grand cheaper than its VW Golf GTI cousin, which is 30bhp worse off…Extra InfoMost PopularFerrari 296 GT3 debuts – rival to the next Porsche 911 GT3 R and McLaren 720S GT3NewsFerrari 296 GT3 debuts – rival to the next Porsche 911 GT3 R and McLaren 720S GT3Ferrari’s 296 GT3 racer is brand new from the ground up and will run a twin-turbo V6 engine29 Jul 20222022 FL5 Honda Civic Type R – will it be the best hot hatchback ever?News2022 FL5 Honda Civic Type R – will it be the best hot hatchback ever?Honda continues to drip-feed the new Civic Type R's secrets29 Jul 2022‘She gestured towards a double switch on the wall. “That switch,” she said. “I want to get rid of it.”’Opinion‘She gestured towards a double switch on the wall. “That switch,” she said. “I want to get rid of it.”’Porter recounts a tale of home improvements that feels eerily familiar…26 Jul 2022Skip to HeaderSkip to Content