2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2008 Seat Cordoba and 2008 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Cordoba (99 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 194 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia. 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 (240 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia. 2008 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Cordoba | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Seat | Renault |
Model | Cordoba | Thalia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2473 mm |