2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2004 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2002 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Cordoba | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
