SEAT Cordoba SX (1996 – 1999) vs Citroën Xsara (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The SEAT Cordoba SX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 135 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 206 km/h against 202 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 985 kg against 1,005 kg.
| Specification |
SEAT
Cordoba SX
1996 – 1999
|
Citroën
Xsara
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | France |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 150 hp | 68 – 135 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 235 Nm | 112 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 13.4 s | 9.9 – 17.2 s |
| Top speed | 169 – 206 km/h | 162 – 202 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 8.4 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,171 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 985 – 1,095 kg | 1,005 – 1,165 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.