Citroen Xsara 1998 vs Seat Cordoba 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Seat Cordoba is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 25 HP less power than Seat Cordoba, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Seat Cordoba. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Seat Cordoba 1999 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Seat Cordoba 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen Xsara is 1 cm longer than the Seat Cordoba, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.2 metres less than that of the Seat Cordoba. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Seat Cordoba has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Seat Cordoba, so Seat Cordoba quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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