2006 Rover 25 vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 25 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 25 (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 22 kg more than 2006 Rover 25.
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 Rover 25 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 25 | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 25 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
