SEAT Cordoba SX (1996 – 1999) vs Audi A3 (1996 – 2003): specs compared
The Audi A3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 229 km/h against 206 km/h. The SEAT Cordoba SX uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 985 kg against 1,090 kg.
| Specification |
SEAT
Cordoba SX
1996 – 1999
|
Audi
A3
1996 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1996 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 18 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 150 hp | 90 – 180 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 235 Nm | 145 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 13.4 s | 7.5 – 13.7 s |
| Top speed | 169 – 206 km/h | 177 – 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 8.4 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,153 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 985 – 1,095 kg | 1,090 – 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.