SEAT Cordoba I 1.6 i (101 hp)

Gasoline engine with 101 hp (74 kW) and 107 lb-ft (145 Nm), built 1996–1999, sedan body, front-wheel drive. The SEAT Cordoba I has 2 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power101 hp (74 kW)
Torque107 lb-ft (145 Nm)
0–62 mph10.8 s
Top speed116 mph (186 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.6 i (101 hp)
Engine codeAFT
Displacement1.6 L (1,595 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-2
Bore81 mm
Stroke77.4 mm
Engine oil capacity4.2 qt (4 l)

Performance

Power101 hp (74 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Torque107 lb-ft (145 Nm) @ 3800 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)10.8 s
Top speed116 mph (186 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Highway31 mpg (7.6 l/100 km)
Emission standardEuro 2
Fuel tank11.9 gal (45 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length163.1 in (4,142 mm)
Width64.6 in (1,640 mm)
Height55.5 in (1,409 mm)
Curb weight2,183 lb (990 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,230 lb (1,465 kg)
Cargo volume16.1 cu ft (455 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionTrailing links
Tires185/55 R15
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a SEAT Cordoba with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • 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 engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.8 i (90 hp)Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 i (90 hp) AutomaticGasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 i 16V (129 hp)Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)
1.9 D (68 hp)Diesel68 hp (50 kW)
1.9 TD (75 hp)Diesel75 hp (55 kW)
2.0 i (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.4 i (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.4 i 16V (101 hp)Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)
1.9 D (64 hp)Diesel64 hp (47 kW)
1.9 SDI (64 hp)Diesel64 hp (47 kW)
1.9 TDI (90 hp)Diesel90 hp (66 kW)
1.6 i (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.7 SDI (60 hp)Diesel60 hp (44 kW)
1.9 TDI (110 hp)Diesel110 hp (81 kW)

← All SEAT Cordoba I engines

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