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SEAT Córdoba
Overview
ManufacturerSEAT
Production1993–2008
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
PlatformVolkswagen Group A0 series
Chronology
PredecessorSEAT Málaga
SuccessorSEAT Ibiza ST (wagon)
SEAT Toledo (saloon)

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.

First generation (Typ 6K; 1993)

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First generation (6K)
Overview
Also calledVolkswagen Citi Golf (China)
Volkswagen Derby (Mexico)
Volkswagen Polo Classic (Philippines)
Production1993–2002
AssemblySpain: Martorell, Catalonia
Poland: Poznań[1]
Argentina: General Pacheco (2000–2002)
China: Changchun (FAW-VW) (1995–2001, Citi Golf)
Mexico: Puebla (1996–2002, Derby)
South Africa: Uitenhage (1996–2002, Polo Classic)[2]
DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupé
4-door saloon
5-door estate
PlatformVolkswagen Group A03
RelatedSEAT Ibiza Mk2
Volkswagen Polo Classic
Volkswagen Polo Mk3
Volkswagen Golf Mk3
Volkswagen Vento
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L I4 (petrol)
1.4 L I4 16V (petrol)
1.6 L I4 (petrol)
1.8 L I4 (petrol)
1.8 L I4 16V (petrol)
2.0 L I4 (petrol)
2.0 L I4 16V (petrol)
1.9 L I4 D (diesel)
1.9 L I4 TD (diesel)
1.9 L I4 SDI (diesel)
1.9 L I4 TDI (diesel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,440 mm (96 in)
Length4,109 mm (161.8 in)
Width1,640 mm (65 in)
Height1,408 mm (55.4 in)
Curb weight990 kg (2,180 lb)
SEAT Córdoba Mk1 (pre-facelift)

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.[citation needed]

The vehicle featured a boot space of 455 litres (16.1 cu ft), which could be extended up to 762 litres (26.9 cu ft) by folding rear seats.[3]

Variants

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In 1996, the Córdoba range was extended with a coupé (Córdoba SX) and an estate (Córdoba Vario).[4]

SX

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The Córdoba SX was a two-door coupé version of the Córdoba. It came with five engine variants: 1.6 litre 100 bhp (75 kW; 101 PS); 1.9 litre turbodiesel; 1.8 litre, 16 valve; 2.0 litre, 8 valve (which was also used in the Córdoba GTi); and a 2.0 litre, 16 valve.[4] The top of the range engine delivers 150 horsepower. The 2.0 litre ABF engine in this model was also used in the third-generation Golf GTi and the first Ibiza Cupra.[citation needed]

  • SEAT Córdoba facelift (1996–1999)
    SEAT Córdoba facelift (1996–1999)
  • SEAT Córdoba facelift (1996–1999)
    SEAT Córdoba facelift (1996–1999)
  • SEAT Córdoba Vario
    SEAT Córdoba Vario
  • SEAT Córdoba SX Coupé
    SEAT Córdoba SX Coupé

Facelift

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  • SEAT Córdoba 6K GP01 (1999–2002)
    SEAT Córdoba 6K GP01 (1999–2002)
  • SEAT Córdoba 6K GP01 (1999–2002)
    SEAT Córdoba 6K GP01 (1999–2002)
  • SEAT Vario
    SEAT Vario

The Córdoba was facelifted in 1999, with changes focusing on the bumpers, headlights, taillights and front grille,[4] as well as in the interior, with new materials and upholstery.[citation needed] In the engine range, the 16-valve ABF engine was replaced with a 1.8-litre 156 bhp (116 kW; 158 PS) turbo engine and joined the Cupra range.[4]

The SX was no longer available in the United Kingdom, and limited numbers are known to exist in the Republic of Ireland in RHD format.[clarification needed] The "Córdoba Vario" estate variant dropped the "Cordóba" and became simply the "Vario".[citation needed]

Motorsport

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Rally

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The Córdoba WRC was SEAT's rally car in the World Rally Championship from 1998 to 2000. It featured a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and achieved a total of three podium finishes.[5]

Rallycross

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A Córdoba has also been used in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. Danish driver Dennis Rømer contested the 2014 World RX of Germany, finishing 40th out of 41 entrants in the heat stage. To date this is, and most likely will remain, the only time a Córdoba has been used in World Championship rallycross. However, the SEAT Ibiza has been used as a manufacturer entry.

Rebadged versions

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Volkswagen Derby, a rebadged SEAT Córdoba Mk1

The contemporary Volkswagen Polo Classic (saloon) and estate variant were rebadged versions of the SEAT Córdoba Mk1 and Córdoba Vario respectively, and were not based on the Volkswagen Polo hatchback.[citation needed]

FAW-Volkswagen, Volkswagen's partner in China, manufactured the Córdoba Mk1 under the Volkswagen Citi Golf name between 1994[6] and 2001. The Citi Golf had the same exterior as the pre-facelift Córdoba and the 1.4-litre ABD engine was standard paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. When it was new in 1995, pricing was 240,000 yuan (US$35,640 - October 2020 exchange rate).[7]

In Mexico it was rebadged as the Volkswagen Derby. In 1995, it was imported from Spain,[citation needed] but the 1996 model was assembled in the Volkswagen de México assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico.[citation needed] In 1998, the Spanish-made Polo Classic was introduced in Mexico as the new Volkswagen Derby.[citation needed]

The Volkswagen Polo Classic was also sold in the Philippines from 1996 to 1999, and in South Africa from 1996 to 2002.

Engines

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Engine Code Type Displacement Max. power at rpm Max. torque at rpm Top speed Years Coupé Saloon Estate
Petrol engines (Typ 6K; 1992–1999)
1.4 i ABD I4 SOHC 8V 1,391 cc 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 5,200 107 N⋅m (79 lb⋅ft) at 2,400–2,800 145 km/h (90 mph) 1993–1995 Red XN Green tickY Red XN
1.4 MPI AEX/APQ I4 SOHC 8V 1,390 cc 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 4,700 116 N⋅m (86 lb⋅ft) at 2,800–3,200 145 km/h (90 mph) 1995–1999 Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY
1.4 MPI AFH I4 DOHC 16V 1,390 cc 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 6,000 128 N⋅m (94 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 165 km/h (103 mph) 1996–1999 Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY
1.6 i ABU I4 SOHC 8V 1,598 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5,200 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 3,400 155 km/h (96 mph) 1993–1994 Red XN Green tickY Red XN
1.6 i 1F 1,595 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5,500 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 2,600 155 km/h (96 mph) 1994–1997 Green tickY Green tickY Red XN
1.6 MPI AEE I4 SOHC 8V 1,598 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4,800 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 2,800–3,600 155 km/h (96 mph) 1997–1999 Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY
1.6 MPI AFT I4 DOHC 16V 1,595 cc 101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) at 5,800 140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 165 km/h (103 mph) 1996–1999 Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY
1.8 i ABS/ADZ/ACC I4 SOHC 8V 1,781 cc 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5,500 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 2,700–2,900 186 km/h (116 mph) 1993–1996 Green tickY Green tickY Red XN
1.8 MPI ADL I4 DOHC 16V 1,781 cc 129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp) at 6,000 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 4,800 195 km/h (121 mph) 1994–1996 Green tickY Green tickY Red XN
2.0 MPI 2E/AGG I4 SOHC 8V 1,984 cc 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5,400 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 (2E)/2,600 (AGG) 185 km/h (115 mph) 1993–1999 Green tickY Green tickY Red XN
2.0 MPI ABF I4 DOHC 16V 1,984 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6,000 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) at 4,200–5,000 210 km/h (130 mph) 1996–1999 Green tickY Green tickY Red XN
Petrol engines (Typ 6K2; 1999–2002)
1.0 MPI ALD/ANV/AUC I4 SOHC 8V 999 cc 50 PS (37 kW; 49 hp) at 5,000 86 N⋅m (63 lb⋅ft) at 3,000–3,600 145 km/h (90 mph) 08.1999–08.2002 Red XN Green tickY Red XN
1.4 MPI AKK/ANW/AUD 1390 cc 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 4,700 116 N⋅m (86 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 157 km/h (98 mph)
Green tickY Green tickY
APE/AUA I4 DOHC 16V 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5,000 128 N⋅m (94 lb⋅ft) at 3,300 170 km/h (106 mph)
Green tickY Green tickY
AQQ/AUB 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 6,000 128 N⋅m (94 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 188 km/h (117 mph) 05.2000–08.2002
Green tickY Red XN
1.6 MPI ALM I4 SOHC 8V 1598 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4,800 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 170 km/h (106 mph) 08.1999–04.2000
Green tickY Green tickY
AEH/AKL/APF/AUR 1595 cc 101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) at 5,600 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 194 km/h (121 mph) 08.1999–08.2002
Green tickY Green tickY
20VT, 1.8T Cupra AQX/AYP I4 DOHC 20V turbo 1781 cc 156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp) at 5,800 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 215 km/h (134 mph) 05.2000–08.2002 Green tickY Red XN Red XN
Diesel engines (Typ 6K; 1992–1999)
1.9 D 1Y I4 SOHC 8V 1,896 cc 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) at 4,400 124 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–3,000 150 km/h (93.2 mph) 1993–1999 Green tickY Green tickY Red XN
1.9 TD AAZ I4 SOHC 8V 1,896 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4,200 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) at 2,400–3,400 155 km/h (96.3 mph) 1993–1996 Green tickY Green tickY Red XN
1.9 SDI AEY I4 SOHC 8V 1,896 cc 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) at 4,200 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 2,200–2,800 150 km/h (93.2 mph) 1996–1999 Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY
1.9 TDI 1Z/AHU I4 SOHC 8V 1,896 cc 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000 202 N⋅m (149 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 160 km/h (99.4 mph) 1996–1999 Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY
1.9 TDI AFN/AVG I4 SOHC 8V 1,896 cc 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 4,150 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 193 km/h (119.9 mph) 1996–1999 Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY
Diesel engines (Typ 6K2; 1999–2002)
1.9 SDI AGP/AQM I4 SOHC 8V 1,896 cc 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) at 4,200 133 N⋅m (98 lb⋅ft) at 2,200–2,600 161 km/h (100.0 mph) 08.1999–08.2002 Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY
1.9 TDI AGR/ALH I4 SOHC 8V 1,896 cc 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000/3,750 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 180 km/h (111.8 mph) Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY
1.9 TDI ASK/ASV I4 SOHC 8V 1,896 cc 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 4,150 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 193 km/h (119.9 mph) Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY

Second generation (Typ 6L; 2002)

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Second generation (6L)
Overview
Production2002–2008
AssemblySpain: Martorell, Catalonia
DesignerWalter de Silva
Body and chassis
Body style4-door saloon
PlatformVolkswagen Group A04 (PQ24)
RelatedSEAT Ibiza Mk3
Volkswagen Polo Mk4
Škoda Fabia Mk1
Škoda Fabia Mk2
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,460 mm (96.9 in)
Length4,280 mm (168.5 in)
Width1,698 mm (66.9 in)
Height1,441 mm (56.7 in)
Curb weight1,260 kg (2,780 lb)
Seat Córdoba (6L)

The second-generation Córdoba was presented at the 2002 Paris Motor Show as the four-door saloon version of the SEAT Ibiza Mk3 hatchback. It featured a boot capacity of 485 litres (17.1 cu ft), which could be increased to 800 litres (28 cu ft) by folding the rear seats.[8][9] No estate or coupé versions of the second generation were developed.

The Córdoba Mark II shares its chassis and engines with the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 and Škoda Fabia Mk1 and Mk2.[citation needed]

In Mexico, Córdoba production continued for a moment longer at the Volkswagen de México Puebla assembly plant.[year needed] It had the four-cylinder, 2.0-litre 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) engine combined with a five-speed manual or an optional six-speed Tiptronic transmission.[citation needed]

The Córdoba was withdrawn from sale in the UK in 2006 and shortly afterwards was removed from SEAT UK's website. In other European countries, sales ended in 2009, after production had ceased in November 2008.

Engines

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Model Engine code Max. power Dates
Petrol engines
1.2 12V AZQ/BME 47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) 10/02–06/06
1.2 12V BXV 51 kW (70 PS; 69 hp) 05/06–11/08
1.4 16V BBY/BKY 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) 09/02–12/07
1.4 16V BXW 63 kW (85 PS; 84 hp) 05/06–11/08
1.4 16V BBZ 74 kW (100 PS; 99 hp) 10/02–11/08
1.6 8V BAH 74 kW (100 PS; 99 hp) 04/03–11/08
1.6 16V BTS 77 kW (105 PS; 104 hp) 11/06–11/08
2.0 8V AZL/BBX 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) 09/02–11/08
Diesel engines
1.4 TDI BNM 51 kW (70 PS; 69 hp) 05/05–11/08
1.4 TDI AMF 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) 10/02–12/05
1.4 TDI BMS/BNV 59 kW (80 PS; 79 hp) 05/05–11/08
1.9 SDI ASY 47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) 09/02–12/05
1.9 TDI ATD/AXR/BMT 74 kW (100 PS; 99 hp) 09/02–11/08
1.9 TDI ASZ/BLT 96 kW (130 PS; 128 hp) 10/02–07/08

Sales and production figures

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The total production per year of SEAT Córdoba cars, manufactured in SEAT and other Volkswagen group's plants, is shown below:

Model 1998[10] 1999[10] 2000[11] 2001[12] 2002[13] 2003[14] 2004[15] 2005[16] 2006[17] 2007[18] 2008[19] 2009[20]
Total annual production 108,749 111,894 97,685 78,770 58,646 59,348 46,821 37,568 31,058 29,747 20,439 4,861

A total of 1,034,465 Córdobas have been produced.[21]

References

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