Seat Cordoba 1999 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Seat Cordoba is more dynamic to drive. Seat Cordoba and Skoda Fabia have the same engine power, but Seat Cordoba torque is 9 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Seat Cordoba reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Cordoba consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Cordoba could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Cordoba consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Cordoba engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Cordoba is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Fabia, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Cordoba is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 426 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1225 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Cordoba is 0.4 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Seat Cordoba can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Cordoba has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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