Seat Ibiza Evo or Suzuki Swift Sport

[casual onion]

Hello, forgive me if I've put this in the wrong area!

Anyway, I'm looking to buy my second car and I'm looking for something fun, quickish for the B roads but equally happy on the motorway (I commute up and down the A1)

My budget is around £12k and the two cars I've singled out are the (both 2018) Seat Ibiza Fr Evo or a Suzuki Swift Sport as they seem to fit the bill. Problem is I can't decide between the two. The suzuki looks better, but the seat is faster and better equipped. I've test driven both but it was only really around Leeds in the rain so didn't get chance to properly drive them.

Some other things I'd like but are not essential include android auto, cruise control and sat nav. I'm not really planning on modifying it so that's not really a big issue.

I don't really want what everyone else has, something different to the usual Fiesta/Corsa etc. Sorry for all the rambling, I think I've got all the information down you need to know. Basically is there any other cars I should consider or do the Swift/Ibiza fit the bill?

Thanks!

[ZX10R NIN]

If you want a smart swift car that's got Android Auto/Nav/Heated Steering Wheel/Seats etc & you'll get one with 3-4 years of warranty left:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107054...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106173...

If you want a bit more go then the Ceed/Pro Ceed GT 200 & you'll still have 2-3 years of warranty left:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107124...

Pro Ceed

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106013...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105092...

DS3 Ultra Prestige 170

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107225...

[georgeyboy12345]

Out of those two, I'd go for the Swift as it has better handling and will be more reliable.

Some alternative suggestions


Abarth 595
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105243...


Peugeot 208 GTi
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105162...


VW Up GTI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107155...

[casual onion]

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I hadn't considered the Ceed - great suggestion, I do like the up gti too. I forgot to mention this on the original post but from a practicality perspective, I would prefer something with 5 doors.

Something I've noticed also, why are the Ibiza Evo so hard to find? There's only about 10 for sale in the UK - was it a special edition or something? That being said, the Swift Sport isn't exactly common either.