Seat Cordoba 1999 1.9 TDi
Seat Cordoba 1999 1.9 diesel description
Sedan Seat Cordoba 1999 1.9 TDi has been produced from October, 1999 to January, 2003. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 110 horsepower on 4000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Seat Cordoba 1999 - 2003 version and torque 235 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 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 and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Seat Cordoba 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.
Seat Cordoba 1999 1.9 TDi has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Seat Cordoba 1999 1.9 TDi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 193 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Seat Cordoba 1999 1.9 TDi fuel consumption is 4.9 litres per 100km (20.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Seat Cordoba 1999 - 2003 version, fuel consumption in city - 6.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1120 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Seat real everyday fuel consumption is 5.7 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Seat Cordoba fuel consumption.

Seat Cordoba 1999 1.9 TDi technical data
Model: | Seat Cordoba 1.9 TDi | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1999. October ... 2003. January | ||
Engine: | 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 132 g/km |
Power: | 110 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 235 NM ON 1900 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 193 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 (combined) 6.3 (urban) 4.0 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km (41.3 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 1.9 TDi engine AFN
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 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 | 1896 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 79.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 95.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 19.5 : 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 1.9 TDi oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts) |
Power | 110 HP ON 4000 RPM |
Torque | 235 NM ON 1900 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Volkswagen (VW) |
Start of production (year) | 1996 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Audi A6 Seat Alhambra Seat Leon and 6 other models |
All Seat Cordoba sedan [1999 - 2003] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Seat Cordoba 1999 1.4 | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Seat Cordoba 2002 1.4 16V
Jan 2002 — Jan 2003 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Seat Cordoba 1999 1.6 Oct 1999 — Oct 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Seat Cordoba 1999 1.6
Most powerfull petrol version (100 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Seat Cordoba 1999 1.6
Oct 1999 — Oct 2000 Most powerfull petrol version (100 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Seat Cordoba 1999 1.9 SDi
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 68 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Seat Cordoba 1999 1.9 TDi
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Seat Cordoba 1999 1.9 TDi
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |