2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 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 2008 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |