Seat Cordoba Coupe I 1.6 i (100 Hp)


Seat Cordoba:

The SEAT Córdoba is the saloon, estate and coupé version of the SEAT Ibiza supermini car, built by the Spanish automaker SEAT. It was manufactured between 1993 and 2008, and was related to the second and third generations of the Ibiza.
The first-generation Córdoba was presented at the 1993 Frankfurt Motor Show and launched that summer. Designed by Italian Giorgetto Giugiaro, it was based on the chassis of the SEAT Ibiza Mk2. Its 1. 4, 1. 6, 1. 8 and 2. 0-litre petrol engines were also found in the Volkswagen Polo and Ibiza, as was the 1. 9 TDI....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Coupe I Overview:

Seat Cordoba (Coupe I). With 145 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.5 l/100km). Weighing only 990 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.8 s). The top speed reaches 187 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (100 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 10.8 sec).
  • • Balanced fuel consumption of 7.6 L/100 km for its class.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Standard trunk space (455 L) suitable for daily needs.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: September, 1993 - June, 1999).

General:
Brand:Seat
Model:Cordoba
Generation:Coupe I
Modification (Engine):1.6 i (100 Hp)
Start of production:September, 1995
End of production:June, 1999
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Coupe
Seats:5
Doors:3
Engine:
Power:100 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:62.7 Hp/l [33mm more]
Torque:145 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:AFT More details about the engine AFT
Engine displacement:1595
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine oil capacity:3.8 l
Coolant:5.5 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:81 mm mm
Piston Stroke:77.4 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.2:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:9.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:7.6 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:10.8 sec
Maximum speed:187 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:9.9 kg/Hp, 101 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6.8 kg/Nm, 146.5 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:10.3 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:990
Max. weight:1465
Max load:475
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:762 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:455 l
Fuel tank capacity:45 l
Size:
Length:4142 mm mm [33mm more]
Width:1640 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1409 mm mm [1mm more]
Wheelbase:2440 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1430 mm
Rear (Back) track:1394 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size185/55 R15
Wheel rims size6J x 15
Front suspensionSpring Strut
Rear suspensionSuspension with traction connecting levers

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