2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 3 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 2008 Seat Alhambra are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 428 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Cordoba | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
