Seat Cordoba Vario I (facelift 1999) 1.6 (75 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)

Vario I (facelift 1999) Overview:

Seat Cordoba (Vario I (facelift 1999)). With 135 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.3 l/100km). Weighing only 1045 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.3 s). The top speed reaches 165 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. 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 11 sec).
  • • Balanced fuel consumption of 8.5 L/100 km for its class.
  • • 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: 1993 - 1996).

General:
Brand:Seat
Model:Cordoba
Generation:Vario I (facelift 1999)
Modification (Engine):1.6 (75 Hp)
Start of production:1999
End of production:2002
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:75 Hp @ 4600 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:46.9 Hp/l [54mm more]
Torque:135 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:ALM More details about the engine ALM
Engine displacement:1598
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine oil capacity:3.2 l
Coolant:5.6 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:76.5 mm mm
Piston Stroke:86.9 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.8:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:10 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:13.3 sec
Maximum speed:165 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:13.9 kg/Hp, 71.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.7 kg/Nm, 129.2 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:12.6 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1045
Max. weight:1505
Max load:460
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1250 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:455 l
Fuel tank capacity:45 l
Size:
Length:4163 mm mm [54mm more]
Width:1640 mm mm [6mm less]
Height:1433 mm mm [25mm more]
Wheelbase:2443 mm mm [3mm more]
Front track:1429 mm
Rear (Back) track:1394 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc [bad for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size175/70 R13
Front suspensionSpring Strut
Rear suspensionSuspension with traction connecting levers

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