Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.6

Seat Cordoba 1999 1.6 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.6 has been produced from October, 1999 to January, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Seat Cordoba 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 186 km/h.

Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.6 fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Seat real everyday fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Seat Cordoba fuel consumption.

Seat Cordoba 1999

Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.6 technical data

Model: Seat Cordoba Vario 1.6
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1999. October ... 2003. January 
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 100 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 186 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.0 (combined) 11.1 (urban) 6.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100km (28 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.16m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Gross weight: 1000 kg

Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.6 engine AEH

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1595 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.6 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 100 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Audi
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Polo Skoda Octavia Seat Toledo Seat Ibiza

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Seat Cordoba estate car [1999 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.4 1.4 Petrol 60 HP 6.8 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 2000 Vario 1.4 16V Oct 2000 — Jan 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.5 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.6 Oct 1999 — Oct 2000 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 7.3 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.6

Most powerfull petrol version (100 HP)

1.6 Petrol 100 HP 8.0 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.9 SDi

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 68 HP 5.2 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.9 TDi 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.1 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1999 Vario 1.9 TDi

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11 seconds
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.0 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1999 reviews
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