2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 601 kg more than 2008 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (314 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Cordoba | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 73 L |
