2006 Seat Cordoba vs. 2012 Suzuki Splash
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Splash is newer by 6 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 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Splash (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Splash should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 114 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Splash.
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 Seat Cordoba (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (118 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Cordoba | 2012 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Cordoba | Splash |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 12 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 | 1164 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
