Seat Cordoba I 1.4 i 16V (101 Hp)
Seat Cordoba:
The SEAT Córdoba is the saloon, estate and coupé version of the SEAT Ibiza supermini car, built by the Spanish automaker SEAT. It was manufactured between 1993 and 2008, and was related to the second and third generations of the Ibiza.
The first-generation Córdoba was presented at the 1993 Frankfurt Motor Show and launched that summer. Designed by Italian Giorgetto Giugiaro, it was based on the chassis of the SEAT Ibiza Mk2. Its 1. 4, 1. 6, 1. 8 and 2. 0-litre petrol engines were also found in the Volkswagen Polo and Ibiza, as was the 1. 9 TDI....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Seat Cordoba (I). With 128 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1025 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.9 s). The top speed reaches 188 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (101 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 10.9 sec).
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Standard trunk space (455 L) suitable for daily needs.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: June, 1994 - June, 1995).
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| Brand: | Seat |
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| Model: | Cordoba |
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| Generation: | I |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 i 16V (101 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | June, 1997 |
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| End of production: | June, 1999 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 101 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 72.6 Hp/l [35mm more] |
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| Torque: | 128 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | AFH More details about the engine AFH |
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| Engine displacement: | 1391 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.6 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 75.6 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.9 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 188 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.1 kg/Hp, 98.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8 kg/Nm, 124.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.4 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1025 |
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| Max. weight: | 1485 |
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| Max load: | 460 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 762 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 455 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4144 mm mm [35mm more] |
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| Width: | 1640 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1424 mm mm [16mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2440 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1430 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1394 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
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