Citroën Xsara (2000 – 2004) vs SEAT Cordoba Cupra (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The SEAT Cordoba Cupra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 156 hp against 137 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 218 km/h against 210 km/h. The Citroën Xsara uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,091 kg against 1,111 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
Xsara
2000 – 2004
|
SEAT
Cordoba Cupra
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Spain |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 136 hp | 156 hp |
| Torque | 120 – 250 Nm | 210 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 15.8 s | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 162 – 210 km/h | 218 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 8.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,191 mm | 4,161 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,091 – 1,200 kg | 1,111 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.