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SEAT Cordoba
1996 – 1999
Spain
SEAT built the Cordoba from 1996 to 1999. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 60 to 116 hp. The lightest version weighs only 950 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 4.9 L/100 km.
Body styleNot specified
Production1996 – 1999
Variants10
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Key specifications (range)
Power60 – 116 hp
0–100 km/h10.1 – 16.9 s
Top speed157 – 198 km/h
Fuel economy4.9 – 9.2 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 60 hp | 15.7 s | 157 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 64 hp | 16.9 s | 158 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 64 hp | 16.9 s | 158 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.6L 4AT FWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 75 hp | 16.2 s | 166 | 4-speed automatic |
| 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 75 hp | 13.4 s | 169 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L 4AT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 90 hp | 14.2 s | 173 | 4-speed automatic |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 90 hp | 12.5 s | 180 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 101 hp | 10.8 s | 186 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 110 hp | 10.6 s | 193 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 116 hp | 10.1 s | 198 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 44 KW @ 4700 RPM60 HP @ 4700 RPM59 BHP @ 4700 RPM
- Torque
- 86 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM116 Nm @ 2800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 97.6 mph (157 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2094.4 lbs (950 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 158 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 47 KW @ 4400 RPM64 HP @ 4400 RPM63 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM124 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 98.2 mph (158 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 16.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2259.8 lbs (1025 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3329 lbs (1510 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 156.4 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 47 KW @ 4200 RPM64 HP @ 4200 RPM63 BHP @ 4200 RPM
- Torque
- 94 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM128 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 98.2 mph (158 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 16.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2259.7 lbs (1025 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3329 lbs (1510 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 134 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
- Power
- 55 KW @ 5200 RPM75 HP @ 5200 RPM74 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 92 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM125 Nm @ 3400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Monopoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 103 mph (166 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 16.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2293 lbs (1040 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3362 lbs (1525 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 217 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
- Power
- 55 KW @ 5200 RPM75 HP @ 5200 RPM74 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 92 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM125 Nm @ 3400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Monopoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 105 mph (169 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3273.9 lbs (1485 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 181 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
- Power
- 66 KW @ 5600 RPM90 HP @ 5600 RPM89 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 107 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM145 Nm @ 2900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Monopoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 107.5 mph (173 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/60 R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2347.9 lbs (1065 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 219 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 149 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM202 Nm @ 1900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2358.9 lbs (1070 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 131 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
- Power
- 74 KW @ 5800 RPM101 HP @ 5800 RPM99 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM140 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115.6 mph (186 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/60 R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3329 lbs (1510 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 186 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 81 KW @ 4150 RPM110 HP @ 4150 RPM109 BHP @ 4150 RPM
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM235 Nm @ 1900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 119.9 mph (193 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/55 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2436.1 lbs (1105 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3450.2 lbs (1565 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 129.8 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 123 mph (198 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/55 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 163 in (4140 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2325.9 lbs (1055 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3395.1 lbs (1540 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 188 g/km
Length4,140 mm
Width1,641 mm
Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,441 mm
Curb weight950 – 1,105 kg
Torque116 – 235 Nm
Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.







