Hyundai HB20 2023 VS SEAT Ibiza 2023, which hatchback is the best buy?

On this occasion we bring you a face to face of subcompact hatchback vehicles, each one with two very different proposals, one is Korean and the other Spanish. We are referring to the newcomer Hyundai HB20 2023 against the iconic SEAT Ibiza 2023. In this report we will tell you which is the best purchase, evaluating different aspects, without further ado we are going to discover them.

Hyundai HB20 2023 VS SEAT Ibiza 2023: Versus of mechanics and safety

Let’s assess which of these cars gives you the best mechanical features such as safety for the price you pay.

*Prices as of February 2023

Here the hatchback that has better engine performance, as well as the versatility of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission is the Hyundai HB20. In terms of security, they are very even because they offer the basics in security, with the difference that the HB20, grants active assistance to driving. The problem here is the price, which is much more expensive than the HB20.

Hyundai HB20 2023 VS SEAT Ibiza 2023: Interior

Let’s start by saying that although the space is for five occupants in both vehicles, five would be very tight, so we recommend four better to travel comfortably. The space in both is adequate with plenty of headroom, you can put your feet under the seats, although the shoulder room is more generous in the Ibiza because it is wider. However the but in the Ibiza it is the top of the transmission tunnel, which is very cumbersome when moving your feet, something that we do not find in the HB20which is much less bulky.

In terms of space, the two share gaps in door panels such as under the armrest, magazine holders and double cup holders.

Both have a good manufacturing. However, in terms of quality of materials, in the Ibiza they are perceived to be of better quality, here we find soft plastics, not shiny at all and the use of aluminum-colored elements. In HB20 they are harder, somewhat shiny and a piano finish is used, which gets very dirty. In terms of seat covers, in the case of Ibiza they are made of fabric with a good texture, soft (in the case of the version we tested) and those of HB20 made of synthetic leather with fabric (and again the quality does not fully convince us).

Now let’s see the differences or similarities in terms of equipment, infotainment and connectivity.

If you can tell, both vehicles are very similar in almost everything, with only a few differences.

In this section we declare a tie, in spaces for occupants they are very even, but in equipment we believe what HB20 offers is more convenient. However, the quality of materials is undoubtedly superior, in the Ibiza. In terms of connectivity and infotainment they are very similar, with slight differences, in the Ibiza the touch screen is larger, but connectivity with Android Auto such as Apple Carplay is wireless in HB20, for example.

Hyundai HB20 2023 VS SEAT Ibiza 2023: Trunk and insurance cost

Let’s compare the trunks of both vehicles.

Here it is notable that the trunk of the Ibiza is more generous, with a difference of 55 L. Both seating arrangements are versatile.

Now let’s talk about insurance costs, reviewing with several insurers, we select the cheapest, let’s see:

The most affordable to insure is the Hyundai HB20 with almost two thousand pesos difference.

Hyundai HB20 2023 VS SEAT Ibiza 2023: Driving impression

The operation of the box in HB20 is adequate with quick and effective changes, as in the Ibiza, but the execution of the relationships is more docile in the latter. Traveling at 120 km/h, both keep the tachometer around 2,000 turns, but the HB20’s engine is perceived as more relaxed. In fact, it is possible to drive up to 140 km/h without feeling too forced..

Regarding the suspension, both vehicles have an adequate adjustment. However we have certain differences, the HB20 is more robust, designed for very rough roads; that of the Ibiza is softer, with a more refined ride comfort. Both cars have the appropriate height so as not to rub or hit potholes as bumpers.

The steering gives good feedback to both, very capable for passing tasks in transit and accurate to carry out lines on the road with confidence. In the Ibiza it is more direct, while in the HB20 it is more focused on comfort.

Despite having better acceleration, the HB20 seems like a more urban car, while the Ibiza feels more solid and mature. Braking is effective on both, the pedal does not feel soft at all

Hyundai HB20 2023 VS SEAT Ibiza 2023: Performance test

We know that the performance that a car gives you is important when choosing one. That is why we did the respective test. We filled up the tank, set the odometer to zero, and went for miles in the city and on the highway. In the end we filled up the tank, we obtained the liters consumed with the kilometers accumulated.

We traveled a total of 198.2 km, at the pump with Ibiza 14.12 liters were registered while with HB20 it was 15.63 L. With this we have that the combined performance in Ibiza is 14.03 Km/l, while in HB20 it is 12.68 Km/l. The Ibiza comes out triumphant in consumption.

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HB20 2023 VS SEAT Ibiza 2023. In the combined performance test, the Ibiza obtained 14.03 Km/l, while the HB20 12.68 Km/l. pic.twitter.com/NNIG1udSFK

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Hyundai HB20 2023 VS SEAT Ibiza 2023: The winner is…..

If you made it this far, you could have noticed that in many aspects both units are very even, in stages, one won over the other and vice versa, so defining a winner was something elaborate.

The winner in this head-to-head is the SEAT Ibiza is the smart purchase. It offers better performance, it feels solid as it is more refined when handling, it is very complete in equipment, it has the basics acceptable in safety, it is well connected, with a superior quality of materials, and it also offers greater load capacity. All this from a price, very low and really contained.

The Hyundai HB20 honestly does everything well, it’s a fast car, it’s very safe (with assistance that gives you a plus), it’s comfortable, it’s super well-equipped as well as connected, and it has reasonable consumption. But what doesn’t help him at all is the high you have to pay for him.

Do you agree with us? Leave us your comment which car you would choose