2006 Fiat Idea vs. 2006 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Idea and 2006 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Idea weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 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 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Idea | 2006 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Idea | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
