2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Citi would be higher. At 1,423 cc, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 307 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Cordoba | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Cordoba | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1423 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |