2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2004 Seat Cordoba and 2004 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Skoda Octavia (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Cordoba | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Cordoba | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
