2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 6 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 2,000 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 714 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cordoba | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 209 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 | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
