Seat Cordoba I 1.9 TDI (90 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 202 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1055 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.5 s). The top speed reaches 180 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 (115 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Respectable acceleration of 10.1 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 7.8 L/100 km for its class.
- • 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(Vario I (facelift 1999): January, 1999 - August, 2002).
| General: |
| Brand: | Seat |
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| Model: | Cordoba |
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| Generation: | I |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | July, 1996 |
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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: | 90 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 47.5 Hp/l [54mm less] |
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| Torque: | 202 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 1Z, AHU More details about the engine 1Z, AHU |
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| Engine displacement: | 1896 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 19.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.4 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.9 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 191.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.9 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1055 |
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| Max. weight: | 1530 |
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| Max load: | 475 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 802 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 455 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4109 mm mm [54mm less] |
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| Width: | 1640 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1408 mm mm [25mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2440 mm mm [3mm less] |
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| Front track: | 1429 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 | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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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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