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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.

SEAT Cordoba
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

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Diesel 110 hp 10.6 s 193 5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
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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.