SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (2002-2009) review
At a glance
Price new | £7,445 - £15,480 |
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Used prices | £405 - £3,121 |
Road tax cost | £0 - £385 |
Insurance group | 5 - 30 |
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Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
Range | 346 - 732 miles |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
Sporty looks, easy to drive, punchy diesels, great value for money
Dated and plasticky interior, cramped rear legroom, firm ride
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Overview
The sporty Ibiza is SEAT’s sister car to the Volkswagen Polo (2002-2009) and Skoda Fabia (2000-2008) – all three share the same platform and use the same components. In addition to the sharp styling, it’s impressively equipped, easy to drive around town and comes with a good choice of engines. It ticks a lot of boxes for a wide range of small car buyers and as a result is a very popular used buy.
Changes from Spring 2006 include subtly revised looks (new front and rear bumpers and re-designed double headlamps), a better quality trim and improved equipment. This is most noticeable on sporty FR versions that now look more like the range-topping Cupra. SEAT added a tax-dodging, low-emission model to the Ibiza range in 2008, with the 1.4-litre Ecomotive emitting under 100g/km CO2 and costing nothing to tax as a result.