2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i30 is newer by 8 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 171 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i30. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Seat | Hyundai |
| Model | Cordoba | i30 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
