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Seat · Hatchback · 2008–2017

Seat Ibiza 6J Hatchback

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
3.1 / 5.0 · Based on 22 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

192 PS

1.8L TSI Benzin

192 hp Ibiza Cupra — little beast

Fun to Drive!
Most Reliable Engine

75 PS

1.0L MPI Benzin

3 weaknesses

Good Choice
Problem Engine

105 PS

1.6L TDI Diesel

12 weaknesses

Stay Away!

Engine Overview

The Seat Ibiza 6J Hatchback is available with 17 engine variants — from 69 to 192 hp.

1.4L TDI · Diesel· 75–90 PS Engine Change
2015 2017
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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2015 2017
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
1.6L TDI · Diesel· 90–105 PS Engine Change
2009 2015
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2009 2015
Stay Away! 12 weaknesses
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1.9L TDI · Diesel· 90–105 PS Engine Change
2008 2010
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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2008 2010
Good Choice 4 weaknesses
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Ibiza 1.2 TDI · Diesel· 75 PS
2010 2015
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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Ibiza 1.4 TDI 80 · Diesel· 80 PS
2008 2012
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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Ibiza 1.4 TDI 90 · Diesel· 90 PS
2015 2017
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
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1.0L MPI · Petrol· 75 PS
2015 2017
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
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1.0L TSI · Petrol· 110–116 PS
2015 2017
Good Choice 4 weaknesses
1.2L 12V · Petrol· 69 PS
2008 2015
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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1.2L TSI · Petrol· 86–110 PS Engine Change
2010 2015
Stay Away! 9 weaknesses
2012 2015
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
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2015 2017
Be Careful 4 weaknesses
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1.4L 16V · Petrol· 86 PS
2008 2015
Be Careful 4 weaknesses
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1.6L MPI · Petrol· 105 PS
2008 2009
Be Careful 4 weaknesses
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Ibiza 1.6 LPG · LPG· 82 PS
2012 2015
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
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Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSI · Petrol· 179 PS
2009 2015
Stay Away! 9 weaknesses
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Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSI DSG · Petrol· 179 PS
2012 2015
Stay Away! 9 weaknesses
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Ibiza Cupra 1.8 TSI · Petrol· 192 PS
2015 2017
Good Choice 2 weaknesses
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Ibiza FR · Petrol· 140–150 PS Engine Change
2009 2015
Stay Away! 3 weaknesses
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2012 2015
Stay Away! 3 weaknesses
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2015 2017
Good Choice 7 weaknesses

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
●Springs and dampers: Above-average wear

Springs and shock absorbers show above-average wear. On cars over 10 years old, steering joints add to the list of concerns.

Symptoms: Harsher ride, knocking over bumps, vehicle nose-dives sharply under braking
from 100,000 km
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Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Seat Ibiza 6J Hatchback have? +
The Seat Ibiza 6J as Hatchback has 117 known weaknesses, 8 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: CHYB (1.0L MPI), CHZC (1.0L TSI), CZEA (1.4L TSI ACT), BXJ (1.9L TDI), DAJA (1.8L TSI), CNKA (1.6L).
Is the Seat Ibiza 6J Hatchback worth buying used? +
The Seat Ibiza 6J Hatchback is a good choice as a used car — 6 of 22 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee

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