2006 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 5 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 2,000 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 614 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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cordoba | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
