Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.6i

Seat Cordoba 1998 1.6 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.6i has been produced from January, 1998 to October, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 101 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 140 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve 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 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Seat Cordoba 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.6i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.6i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 186 km/h.

Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.6i fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.1 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 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Seat Cordoba fuel consumption.

Seat Cordoba 1998

Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.6i technical data

Model: Seat Cordoba Vario 1.6i
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1998. January ... 1999. October 
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 189 g/km
Power: 101 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 140 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 186 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 (combined) 10.9 (urban) 6.1 (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: 4.14m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters
Gross weight: 800 kg

Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.6i engine AFT

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 10.3 : 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 1998 Vario 1.6i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 101 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 140 NM ON 3500 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Seat Toledo Seat Ibiza

All Seat Cordoba estate car [1998 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.4i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 60 HP 6.8 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.6i 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 7.6 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.6i

Most powerfull petrol version (101 HP)

1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.9 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.9 SDi 1.9 Diesel 64 HP 5.1 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.9 TDi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1998 Vario 1.9 TDi Mai 1998 — Oct 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.0 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 1998 reviews
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