2009 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2009 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ka (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 186 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka.
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, 2007 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ka | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Ka | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |