2006 Seat Cordoba vs. 2007 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Forenza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Forenza (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Forenza.
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, 2007 Suzuki Forenza (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Cordoba | 2007 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Cordoba | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
