SEAT Cordoba I (facelift 1999) 1.9 TDI (90 hp)

Diesel engine with 90 hp (66 kW) and 149 lb-ft (202 Nm), built 1999–2002, sedan body, front-wheel drive. The SEAT Cordoba I (facelift 1999) has 1 more powerful diesel version.

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Power90 hp (66 kW)
Torque149 lb-ft (202 Nm)
0–62 mph12.6 s
Top speed115 mph (185 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.9 TDI (90 hp)
Engine codeAGR, ALH
Displacement1.9 L (1,896 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainOHC
Fuel systemStandard diesel injection (SDI)
Compression ratio19-5
Bore79.5 mm
Stroke95.5 mm
Engine oil capacity4.8 qt (4.5 l)

Performance

Power90 hp (66 kW) @ 4000 rpm
Torque149 lb-ft (202 Nm) @ 1900 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)12.6 s
Top speed115 mph (185 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City37 mpg (6.3 l/100 km)
Highway44 mpg (5.4 l/100 km)
Fuel tank11.9 gal (45 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length163.9 in (4,163 mm)
Width64.6 in (1,640 mm)
Height56.1 in (1,424 mm)
Curb weight2,557 lb (1,160 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,571 lb (1,620 kg)
Cargo volume16.1 cu ft (455 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionSpring strut
Rear suspensionTrailing links
Tires185/60 R14
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a SEAT Cordoba with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other SEAT Cordoba I (facelift 1999) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.0 i (50 hp)Gasoline50 hp (37 kW)
1.4 (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.6 (101 hp)Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)
1.6 (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.9 SDI (68 hp)Diesel68 hp (50 kW)
1.9 TDI (110 hp)Diesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.4 16V (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)

← All SEAT Cordoba I (facelift 1999) engines

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