SEAT Cordoba: generations and engines
The SEAT Cordoba was built from 1993 to 2009 in 7 generations, with 61 engine versions in our catalog (coupe, sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1993–2009
Generations7
Engine versions61
Power50–156 hp
Body stylesCoupe, Sedan, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
SEAT Cordoba generations
- 1993–1999
SEAT Cordoba Coupe I
Engines below - 1993–1999
- 1996–1999
SEAT Cordoba Vario I
Engines below - 1999–2003
SEAT Cordoba Coupe I (facelift 1999)
Engines below - 1999–2002
- 1999–2000
- 2002–2009
SEAT Cordoba II
Engines below
Specs
SEAT Cordoba engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
SEAT Cordoba Coupe I1993–1999 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 i 16V (129 hp) | 1993–1996 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | 119 lb-ft (162 Nm) | 9.1 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | |
| 1.6 i (100 hp) | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 10.8 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | |
| 1.6 MPi (75 hp) | 1997–1999 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 100 lb-ft (135 Nm) | 13.2 s | 104 mph (167 km/h) | |
| 1.9 TDi (90 hp) | 1997–1999 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 149 lb-ft (202 Nm) | 12.5 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 2.0 16V (150 hp) | 1997–1999 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 8.5 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
SEAT Cordoba Vario I1996–1999 · 7 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 i (60 hp) | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 86 lb-ft (116 Nm) | 16 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 1.6 MPi (75 hp) | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 100 lb-ft (135 Nm) | 13.3 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | |
| 1.6 i (101 hp) | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | ||||
| 1.9 SDI (64 hp) | 1996–1999 | Diesel | 64 hp (47 kW) | 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) | 16.9 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 1.9 TDI (90 hp) | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | ||||
| 1.7 SDI (60 hp) | 1997–1999 | Diesel | 60 hp (44 kW) | ||||
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) | 1997–1999 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) |
SEAT Cordoba Coupe I (facelift 1999)1999–2003 · 9 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 (50 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 50 hp (37 kW) | 63 lb-ft (86 Nm) | 20.4 s | 90 mph (145 km/h) | |
| 1.0 16V (70 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 70 hp (51 kW) | 67 lb-ft (91 Nm) | 14.9 s | 102 mph (164 km/h) | |
| 1.4 16V (100 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | 93 lb-ft (126 Nm) | 11 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | |
| 1.6 (101 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 11 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | |
| 1.6 (101 hp) Automatic | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 11 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | |
| 1.6 (75 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 100 lb-ft (135 Nm) | 13.2 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| 1.9 TDi (110 hp) | 1999–2003 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 10.7 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) | |
| Cupra 1.8 20V (156 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 156 hp (115 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 7.9 s | 135 mph (218 km/h) | |
| 1.4 16V (75 hp) | 2000–2003 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 94 lb-ft (128 Nm) | 12.9 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) |
SEAT Cordoba II2002–2009 · 10 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 12V (64 hp) | 2002–2005 | Gasoline | 64 hp (47 kW) | 83 lb-ft (112 Nm) | 15.7 s | 104 mph (168 km/h) | |
| 1.4 16V (100 hp) | 2002–2009 | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | 93 lb-ft (126 Nm) | 11.5 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) | |
| 1.4 16V (75 hp) | 2002–2009 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 94 lb-ft (128 Nm) | 13.6 s | 109 mph (176 km/h) | |
| 1.4 16V (75 hp) Automatic | 2002–2009 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 94 lb-ft (128 Nm) | 15.9 s | 107 mph (172 km/h) | |
| 1.9 SDi (64 hp) | 2002–2009 | Diesel | 64 hp (47 kW) | 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) | 17.9 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | |
| 1.9 TDI (100 hp) | 2002–2009 | Diesel | 100 hp (74 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 11.1 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | |
| 1.9 TDI (130 hp) | 2002–2009 | Diesel | 130 hp (96 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 9.7 s | 130 mph (209 km/h) | |
| 1.4 TDI (75 hp) | 2004–2009 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 144 lb-ft (195 Nm) | 14.2 s | 108 mph (174 km/h) | |
| 1.9 TDI Sport (130 hp) | 2005–2009 | Diesel | 130 hp (96 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 9.5 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 2.0 i Sport (115 hp) | 2005–2009 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 10.4 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Before you buy
Check a used SEAT Cordoba
- Real mileage – service and inspection readings show if the odometer was rolled back.
- Accidents and title brands – damage records, salvage, flood or rebuilt titles.
- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
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