2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2003 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2003 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Cordoba (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Toledo weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Seat Cordoba.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Seat Cordoba (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Cordoba | 2003 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
