2003 Seat Cordoba vs. 2012 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i10 (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i10 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i10.
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, 2012 Hyundai i10 (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Seat Cordoba | 2012 Hyundai i10 | |
Make | Seat | Hyundai |
Model | Cordoba | i10 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3565 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1595 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |