2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 11 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Compass (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Compass weights approximately 235 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.
Because 2013 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Seat | Jeep |
| Model | Cordoba | Compass |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
