2007 MG TF vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2007 MG TF 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 MG TF weights approximately 12 kg more than 2007 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 MG TF is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 MG TF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 MG TF | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | MG | Seat |
| Model | TF | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
