Volkswagen Polo 1996 vs Seat Cordoba 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo and Seat Cordoba have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Polo torque is 1 NM more than Seat Cordoba. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo and Seat Cordoba are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
762 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.9 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`500 | 1`000 | |
| 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 (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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