2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Soul (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Soul weights approximately 81 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, 2011 Kia Soul (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Cordoba | Soul |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1161 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |
