SEAT · 1993–2008

SEAT Córdoba

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.

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Predecessor: SEAT Malaga · Successor: SEAT Toledo

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First generation (Typ 6K; 1993)

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. 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. Variants. In 1996, the Córdoba range was extended with a coupé (Córdoba SX) and an estate (Córdoba Vario). SX. The Córdoba SX was a two-door coupé version of the Córdoba. It came with five engine variants: 1.6 litre 100 PS (74 kW); 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. The top of the range engine delivers 150 PS (110 kW). The 2.0 litre ABF engine in this model was also used in the third-generation Golf GTi and the first Ibiza Cupra. Facelift. The Córdoba was facelifted in 1999, with changes focusing on the bumpers, headlights, taillights and front grille, as well as in the interior, with new materials and upholstery. In the engine range, the 16-valve ABF engine was replaced with a 1.8-litre 156 PS (115 kW) turbocharged, 20-valve engine and joined the Cupra range. 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. The "Córdoba Vario" estate variant dropped the "Cordóba" and became simply the "Vario". Motorsport. ==== Rally ==== 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. Rallycross. A Córdoba has also been used in the FIA W

Second generation (Typ 6L; 2002)

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. 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. In Mexico, Córdoba production continued for a moment longer at the Volkswagen de México Puebla assembly plant. 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. For the 2007 model year, it was facelifted using the front bumper and interior from the facelifted Ibiza. The Córdoba was never facelifted outside of Mexico. The Córdoba was withdrawn from sale in the UK in 2006. In other European countries, sales ended in 2009, after production had ceased in November 2008. Engines.

Sales and production figures

The total production per year of SEAT Córdoba cars, manufactured in SEAT and other Volkswagen group's plants, is shown below: A total of 1,034,465 Córdobas have been produced.

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Specifications

name: SEAT Córdoba
Manufacturer: SEAT
Production: 1993–2008
Class: Supermini (B)
Platform: Volkswagen Group A0 series
Predecessor: SEAT Málaga
Successor: SEAT Ibiza ST (wagon), SEAT Toledo (saloon)

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