Seat Marbella 28 0.9 (40 Hp)
Seat Marbella:
The SEAT Marbella was a badge-engineered Fiat Panda produced by SEAT from 1980 to 1986 , in the company's Landaben plant in the Spanish city of Pamplona and also in the Zona Franca plant in Barcelona. After the break in the partnership between SEAT and Fiat, the former's model was restyled and renamed SEAT Marbella. The Marbella was the last SEAT car ever made based on a FIAT model....(Read more on Wikipedia)
28 Overview:
Seat Marbella (28). With 60 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.3 l/100km). Weighing only 680 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 20 s). The top speed reaches 131 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (40 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 20 sec).
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.9 L/100 km for its class.
Cons:
- • Compact cargo space (270 L); may require careful packing.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(28: 1986 - 1993).
| General: |
| Brand: | Seat |
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| Model: | Marbella |
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| Generation: | 28 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 0.9 (40 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1987 |
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| End of production: | 1993 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 3 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 40 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 44.3 Hp/l [Same length.] |
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| Torque: | 60 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 09 NCA More details about the engine 09 NCA |
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| Engine displacement: | 903 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.6 l |
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| Coolant: | 5.2 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 65 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 68 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 8.8:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.9 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 20 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 20 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 131 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17 kg/Hp, 58.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 11.3 kg/Nm, 88.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 19 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 680 |
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| Max. weight: | 1150 |
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| Max load: | 470 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1090 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 270 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3475 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1500 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1445 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2160 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1255 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1250 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.6 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 145/70 SR13 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | dependent spring suspension |
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