2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Seat Cordoba. 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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |