Seat Cordoba 1998 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Seat Cordoba engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
|
The Seat Cordoba is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Cordoba consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Seat Cordoba over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Cordoba consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 610'000 km | 440'000 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: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Cordoba might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.51 m | |
|
Seat Cordoba is smaller. Seat Cordoba is 15 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Cordoba is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Cordoba is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Seat Cordoba can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Cordoba, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Seat Cordoba has
|
Opel Astra has
| |