2002 Citroen Xsara 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 Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen Xsara (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2004 Seat Cordoba (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Xsara | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
