2006 Kia Cerato vs. 2004 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2006 Kia Cerato 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Cerato (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 836 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Seat Cordoba (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Cerato | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Cerato | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
