2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster is newer by 7 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. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 38 kg more than 2012 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Cordoba | 2012 Renault Duster | |
Make | Seat | Renault |
Model | Cordoba | Duster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |