2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Kia Cerato 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 24 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 15 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cerato | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Cerato | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |