2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 7 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 257 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, 2011 Kia Cee'd (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Seat | Kia |
Model | Cordoba | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |