Seat Ibiza 1999 vs Seat Cordoba 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 10.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 25 HP more power than Seat Cordoba, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Seat Cordoba. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Seat Cordoba is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Ibiza consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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 | ||
| Seat Cordoba 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 Toledo | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Seat Ibiza 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 Ibiza 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Seat Ibiza is 28 cm shorter than the Seat Cordoba, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
782 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Seat Cordoba, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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