2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 4 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 588 kg more than 2004 Seat Cordoba.

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, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Seat Cordoba 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
Make Seat Volkswagen
Model Cordoba Sharan
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1192 cc 1779 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 63 HP 0 HP
Torque 112 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.9 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 168 km/hour 199 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1668 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption City 7.6 L/100km 13 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 70 L


 

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