SEAT Cordoba I (1993–1999)

The SEAT Cordoba I was offered with 15 engine versions (8 gasoline, 7 diesel), from 60 to 129 hp, built 1993–1999.

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Production years1993–1999
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length161.8 in (4,109 mm) – 163.1 in (4,142 mm)
Width64.6 in (1,640 mm) – 64.8 in (1,646 mm)
Height55.4 in (1,408 mm) – 55.5 in (1,409 mm)
Cargo volume16.1 cu ft (455 l)
Fuel tank12.4 gal (47 l) – 13.7 gal (52 l)

All SEAT Cordoba I engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.8 i (90 hp)1993–1999Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)11.7 s113 mph (182 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i (90 hp) Automatic1993–1999Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)11.7 s113 mph (182 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i 16V (129 hp)1993–1996Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)119 lb-ft (162 Nm)9.1 s135 mph (218 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 D (68 hp)1993–1996Diesel68 hp (50 kW)111 lb-ft (150 Nm)16.5 s103 mph (165 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TD (75 hp)1993–1996Diesel75 hp (55 kW)103 lb-ft (140 Nm)15 s106 mph (171 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i (115 hp)1993–1999Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (166 Nm)10.1 s121 mph (195 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 i (60 hp)1994–1999Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)79 lb-ft (107 Nm)16.1 s98 mph (157 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 i 16V (101 hp)1996–1999Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)94 lb-ft (128 Nm)10.9 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i (101 hp)1996–1999Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)10.8 s116 mph (186 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 D (64 hp)1996Diesel64 hp (47 kW)91 lb-ft (124 Nm)17.1 s98 mph (157 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 SDI (64 hp)1996–1999Diesel64 hp (47 kW)92 lb-ft (125 Nm)16.5 s103 mph (165 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (90 hp)1996–1999Diesel90 hp (66 kW)149 lb-ft (202 Nm)12.5 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i (75 hp)1997–1999Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)100 lb-ft (135 Nm)12.5 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.7 SDI (60 hp)1997–1999Diesel60 hp (44 kW)
1.9 TDI (110 hp)1997–1999Diesel110 hp (81 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)10.6 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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