2007 Kia Cee'd vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Kia Cee'd is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Seat Cordoba.
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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (321 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Cee'd | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Cee'd | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
