Volkswagen Polo 1997 vs Seat Cordoba 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo and Seat Cordoba have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo and Seat Cordoba are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.5 metres more than that of the Seat Cordoba, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`515 | 800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Cordoba has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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