2003 Seat Cordoba vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 10 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 (138 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 419 kg more than 2003 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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, 2013 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Cordoba | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Seat | Audi |
| Model | Cordoba | A3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
