2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2006 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 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 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C3 (72 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2006 Citroen C3 (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | C3 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
