2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Seat Cordoba (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (108 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | C3 | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |