Volkswagen Polo 2000 vs Seat Cordoba 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 11.1 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 25 HP more power than Seat Cordoba, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Seat Cordoba. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Seat Cordoba is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 780 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, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2000 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 Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm shorter than the Seat Cordoba, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Cordoba has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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