2005 Kia Carens vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carens and 2005 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 273 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (321 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Carens | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |