2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 32 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Cordoba | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Cordoba | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |