2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Cordoba would be higher. Both 2005 Seat Cordoba and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 586 kg more than 2005 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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Cordoba | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Cordoba | Sharan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |