2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 46 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 Seat Cordoba (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Cordoba | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Cordoba | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |