2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 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. Both 2002 Seat Cordoba and 2008 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 157 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 (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 190 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cordoba | Golf |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 190 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
