2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2011 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 9 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki SX4 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 30 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.
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, 2011 Suzuki SX4 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Cordoba | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4511 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
