2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |