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

Diesel engine with 90 hp (66 kW) and 149 lb-ft (202 Nm), built 1999–2000, station wagon body, front-wheel drive. The SEAT Cordoba Vario I (facelift 1999) has 1 more powerful diesel version.

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Power90 hp (66 kW)
Torque149 lb-ft (202 Nm)
0–62 mph12.9 s
Top speed109 mph (176 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 systemDiesel common rail
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)12.9 s
Top speed109 mph (176 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City37 mpg (6.4 l/100 km)
Fuel tank11.9 gal (45 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length163.9 in (4,163 mm)
Width64.6 in (1,640 mm)
Height56.4 in (1,433 mm)
Curb weight2,590 lb (1,175 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,605 lb (1,635 kg)
Cargo volume12.4 cu ft (350 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 Vario I (facelift 1999) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.4 (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.4 16V (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 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)

← All SEAT Cordoba Vario I (facelift 1999) engines

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