2006 Seat Cordoba vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2006 Seat Cordoba and 2006 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo C70 (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo C70 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Volvo C70 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba. 2006 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Cordoba | 2006 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Cordoba | C70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
