• Frugal engine lineup
• Similar MPG regardless of power
• CO2 emissions kept low

What are the running costs?

Running a SEAT Ibiza won’t cost you an arm and a leg, even if you choose one of the quicker versions available. Servicing and running costs are well contained, while all engines deliver excellent fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, ranging between 115g/km and 128g/km.

Interestingly, both engine types perform similarly on WLTP-backed mpg ratings. The 95hp comes in at a combined 52.9mpg, while the 110hp has a rating of 51.7mpg with a manual gearbox and 51.2mpg with the DSG automatic.

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Servicing and warranty

Service plans are available to keep on top of your SEAT Ibiza’s running costs, payable in one lump sum or in monthly instalments, but paying for them on a one-off basis as and when it’s needed shouldn’t prove too costly.

Insurance is an important factor for Ibiza buyers, especially as it tends to be a model favoured by younger drivers. As such, entry-level examples lands into the relatively desirable Insurance Group 8, and even a faster FR Sport example will slot into Insurance Group 19.  

All Ibizas come with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty. This is pretty standard for the industry and falls way behind Toyota’s 10-year and the seven-year warranties offered by Kia and Suzuki.

SEAT recommend an interim service every 12 months or 10,000 miles and a major service evert 24 months or 24,000 miles. A simple oil and inspection service costs £232.37 while an oil and inspection plus pollen filter will set you back £418.91. All prices correct at time of writing (March 2025).

SEAT offer a service plan on the Ibiza that’ll cover the first two services for an upfront fee of £510 or 24 monthly payments of £21.25.

Reliability

• SEAT Ibiza feels solidly built, if not the highest quality
• Good owners reviews scores
• Two recalls

There’s good reason to expect strong reliability, as elsewhere in the range the Leon is proving to be a dependable car, while technology used – from engines to touchscreens – is proving reliable in various forms.

The Ibiza has been subject to two recalls. One relates to the rear seat belt while the other was regarding the handbrake.

Owners reviews for the SEAT Ibiza are largely good, but there have been reports of rattling interiors and a battery failing to hold charge. The discontinued 80hp example drew criticism for its weedy performance stats too.