Seat Cordoba 1999 vs Seat Ibiza 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Seat Cordoba is more dynamic to drive. Seat Cordoba engine produces 25 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Seat Cordoba reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza 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 Seat Ibiza, 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 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Cordoba | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.16 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Seat Cordoba is 28 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 782 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 Seat Ibiza, which means Seat Cordoba can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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