2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 282 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba. 2005 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Cordoba | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cordoba | Touran |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
