2002 Citroen C 15 vs. 2004 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Cordoba (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C 15. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Citroen C 15 (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C 15 | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | C 15 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
