Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Seat Cordoba 2006
| 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 5 HP more power than Seat Cordoba, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Seat Cordoba is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 15 cm shorter than the Seat Cordoba, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | no data | |
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Seat Cordoba has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 271 litres less trunk space than the Seat Cordoba. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 metres more than that of the Seat Cordoba. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Cordoba has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
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