2006 Seat Cordoba vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis is newer by 2 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Avensis (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 332 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, 2008 Toyota Avensis (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba. 2008 Toyota Avensis 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. 2008 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Cordoba | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
