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Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R

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Top 29% of 3,913 hatchback petrol models in this price class.

HatchbackPetrolManualFWDYear 2001
180
Horsepower · 132 kW
7.5s
0–100 km/h
220
km/h top speed
7.8
l/100 km
€27,225
List price at launch · 2001

The Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R is a hatchback powered by a petrol engine delivering 180 hp (132 kW).

Updated Aug 2026 · Data curated by Cars-Data.com

Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R at a glance

Performance

It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 s and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h. Power is routed through a front-wheel-drive layout via a manual gearbox.

Efficiency & range

Fuel efficiency stands at 7.8 l/100 km combined.

Generation & history

This variant was introduced in 2001 as part of the Seat Ibiza generation, and sits alongside 24 other variants in this generation. It is both the most powerful and the quickest-accelerating variant of this generation.

Full specifications — including engine displacement, transmission type, dimensions, weight, and historical list price — are available on the specifications page.

Quick answers
What is the engine power of the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R?

The Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R produces 180 hp (132 kW).

How fast does the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h?

The Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.

What is the top speed of the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R?

The top speed of the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R is 220 km/h.

What is the fuel consumption of the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R?

The Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R has a combined fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km.

What transmission does the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R have?

The Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R is equipped with a Manual transmission.

Is the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R front, rear, or all-wheel drive?

The Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R sends power through the FWD drivetrain.

What is the engine size of the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R?

The Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R has a 1,781 cc engine with 4 cylinders.

What is the torque of the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R?

The Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R produces 235 Nm of torque.

When was the Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R introduced?

The Seat Ibiza 1.8 20VT Cupra R was introduced in 2001.