2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2007 Kia Picanto and 2007 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Cordoba (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 162 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. 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, 2007 Seat Cordoba (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto. 2007 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Picanto | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Picanto | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1085 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |