2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba.
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 Volkswagen Beetle (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Cordoba | Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |