Škoda Fabia RS (2003 – 2007) vs SEAT Cordoba (2003 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 130 hp at most. The Škoda Fabia RS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 9.7 s. The SEAT Cordoba has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 204 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 5.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,041 kg against 1,320 kg. At 4,280 mm, the SEAT Cordoba is 277 mm longer than the Škoda Fabia RS.
| Specification |
Škoda
Fabia RS
2003 – 2007
|
SEAT
Cordoba
2003 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Spain |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 130 hp | 64 – 131 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 113 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 9.7 – 17.9 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 166 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 L/100 km | 4.6 – 6.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,003 mm | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 kg | 1,041 – 1,207 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

