SEAT Ibiza Hatchback 1993-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good stereo, but no lighter and total absence of gadgets like airbags, central locking and electric windows.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good fuel economy, but insurance and tax fairly high, servicing reasonable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quiet engine, good handling, acceleration poor.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Would cruise happily on a motorway, but overtaking a chore.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mechanically very good, but let down by rubbish interior quality and appetite for wheel bearings

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite trendy

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good seats, good stereo, but lack of a/c made driving on a hot day terrible.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    None, but not likely to attract thieves.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealership professional, costs reasonable

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None.

    Other

    Drivers window winder broke off, rattling trim, heavy appetite for wheel bearings and lights.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No