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Seat Cordoba 2003 fuel consumption

Seat Cordoba from 2003 to 2006 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 7% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 5% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 8% higher. Since 2003 the Seat Cordoba average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersSeat CordobaAll carmakersSeat Cordoba
2003+6%+18% +8%+9%
Show all years
2004+7%+18% +9%+9%
2005+8%+18% +10%+9%
2006+9%+18% +11%+9%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Seat Cordoba.

2003 - 2006

Seat Cordoba 2003 sedan fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines33.4 MPG
7.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines30.7 MPG
7.7 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+18%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines48.2 MPG
4.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines43.2 MPG
5.5 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+9%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Seat Cordoba 2003 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.1 liters per 100 km or 17% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Seat Cordoba fuel economy is significantly above average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Seat Cordoba 2003 1.9 TDi 100 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Seat Cordoba with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Seat Cordoba 2003 1.9 TDi 130 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Seat Cordoba 2003 1.4 16V 75 HP manual 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+8%
Seat Cordoba 2003 1.4 16V 75 HP automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 2003 1.4 16V 100 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+27%
1.4 liter diesel engine
Seat Cordoba 2005 1.4 TDi 70 HP manual 50.0 MPG
4.7 l/100km
1.9 liter diesel engine
Seat Cordoba 2003 1.9 SDi 64 HP manual 49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km
Seat Cordoba 2003 1.9 TDi 100 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km+2%
Seat Cordoba 2003 1.9 TDi 130 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km+16%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Seat Cordoba 2003 2.0 116 HP manual 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.