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Seat Ibiza

Years1984–present
Generations26
Total variants666
Body stylesHatchback · Wagon
PlatformVolkswagen Group A03/A3 · Volkswagen Group A04 · Volkswagen Group A05 · Volkswagen Group MQB A0
DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign · Walter de Silva · Luc Donckerwolke · Julio Lozano
AssemblySpain: Barcelona · Spain: Martorell, Catalonia · Brazil: Ipiranga · Spain: Martorell, Barcelona, Catalonia · Slovakia: Bratislava · Algeria: Relizane
PredecessorFura
SuccessorArona
Also known asBarcelona (Taiwan) · Volkswagen Polo Playa (South Africa)

The Seat Ibiza is a hatchback and wagon model, produced 1984–present, spanning 26 generations with 666 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Ibiza, Ibiza Facelift 2021, Ibiza KJ and Ibiza ST. Body styles across the Ibiza lineage span hatchback and wagon, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Ibiza KJ (2017-2021) generation is the most extensively documented, with 48 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 26

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Seat Ibiza have?

The Seat Ibiza has 26 generations with 666 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Seat Ibiza produced?

The Seat Ibiza has been produced 1984–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Seat Ibiza?

The Seat Ibiza is available as Hatchback, Wagon. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

KJPlatform · 1 body variant
Seat Ibiza 2017 hatchback front view
KJHatchback

Ibiza KJ

2017–2021·Hatchback
48 variants
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6JPlatform · 2 body variants
Seat Ibiza 2008 hatchback front view
6JHatchback

Ibiza 6J

2008–2012·Hatchback
40 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2008 hatchback front view
6JHatchback

Ibiza SC 6J

2008–2012·Hatchback
41 variants
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6LPlatform · 2 body variants
Seat Ibiza 2002 hatchback front view
6LHatchback

Ibiza 6L

2002–2006·Hatchback
33 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2002 hatchback front view
6LHatchback

Ibiza 6L

2002–2006·Hatchback
35 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2026 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

2026–present·Hatchback
7 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2021 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza Facelift 2021

2021–2026·Hatchback
21 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2015 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

Ibiza ST

2015–2017·Wagon
15 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2015 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza SC

2015–2017·Hatchback
20 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2015 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

2015–2017·Hatchback
19 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2012 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

Ibiza ST Facelift 2012

2012–2015·Wagon
31 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2012 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza SC Facelift 2012

2012–2015·Hatchback
34 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2012 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza Facelift 2012

2012–2015·Hatchback
32 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2010 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

Ibiza ST

2010–2012·Wagon
18 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2006 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza Facelift 2006

2006–2009·Hatchback
30 variants
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Seat Ibiza 2006 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza Facelift 2006

2006–2009·Hatchback
32 variants
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Seat Ibiza 1999 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

1999–2002·Hatchback
26 variants
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Seat Ibiza 1999 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

1999–2002·Hatchback
21 variants
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Seat Ibiza 1996 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

1996–1999·Hatchback
39 variants
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Seat Ibiza 1996 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

1996–1999·Hatchback
38 variants
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Seat Ibiza 1993 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

1993–1996·Hatchback
17 variants
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Seat Ibiza 1993 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

1993–1996·Hatchback
21 variants
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Seat Ibiza 1991 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

1991–1993·Hatchback
2 variants
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Seat Ibiza 1991 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

1991–1993·Hatchback
9 variants
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Seat Ibiza 1987 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

1987–1991·Hatchback
12 variants
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Seat Ibiza 1984 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Ibiza

1984–1991·Hatchback
25 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€29,887Estimated total · €5,977 per year
  • Depreciation€10,337
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€2,300

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 2

Seat Ibiza: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Barcelona
    Taiwan
  • Volkswagen Polo Playa
    South Africa
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Ibiza1984–199169 hp15.7 s25€7k–€13k★ 3.7
Ibiza1987–199172 hp14.7 s12€8k–€12k★ 3.8
Ibiza1991–199381 hp13.4 s2€11k–€12k★ 3.7
Ibiza1991–199376 hp14.6 s9€9k–€14k★ 3.6
Ibiza1993–199674 hp13.9 s17€11k–€18k★ 3.4
Ibiza1993–199674 hp14.2 s21€10k–€19k★ 3.2
Ibiza1996–199982 hp13.4 s39€10k–€19k★ 3.3
Ibiza1996–199977 hp13.8 s38€10k–€20k★ 3.5
Ibiza1999–200292 hp12.4 s26€12k–€27k★ 3.3
Ibiza1999–200282 hp13.1 s21€13k–€21k★ 3.5
Ibiza 6L2002–200687 hp12.9 s33€11k–€24k★ 3.3
Ibiza 6L2002–200692 hp12.6 s35€11k–€28k★ 3.2
Ibiza Facelift 20062006–200990 hp12.1 s30€12k–€25k★ 3.6
Ibiza Facelift 20062006–200995 hp11.9 s32€11k–€29k★ 3.4
Ibiza 6J2008–201292 hp11.8 s40€10k–€25k★ 3.9
Ibiza SC 6J2008–2012101 hp11.1 s41€11k–€26k★ 3.7
Ibiza SC Facelift 20122012–201592 hp11.9 s34€12k–€27k★ 3.9
Ibiza Facelift 20122012–201589 hp12 s32€13k–€27k★ 4.1
Ibiza SC2015–2017103 hp10.2 s20€13k–€24k★ 4.1
Ibiza2015–201799 hp10.4 s19€14k–€23k★ 4.2
Ibiza KJ2017–2021107 hp10.5 s48€15k–€29k★ 4.1
Ibiza Facelift 20212021–2026102 hp10.8 s21€21k–€33k★ 3.5
Ibiza2026–present99 hp10.7 s7€23k–€31k★ 3.1

Equipment

Ibiza (2026-)

Does the Seat Ibiza have Apple CarPlay?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Seat Ibiza have Android Auto?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Seat Ibiza have parking sensors?
Standard (front & rear) — on 4 of 7 versions
Does the Seat Ibiza have a reversing camera?
Standard — on 4 of 7 versions
Does the Seat Ibiza have cruise control?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Seat Ibiza have built-in navigation?
Standard — on 4 of 7 versions
Does the Seat Ibiza have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Seat Ibiza have lane keeping assist?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Seat Ibiza have Bluetooth?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Seat Ibiza have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions