2007 Seat Cordoba vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, 2010 Renault Clio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Cordoba (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (81 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Clio weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 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, 2010 Renault Clio (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Cordoba | 2010 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | Cordoba | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
