Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (1998 – 2002) vs SEAT Cordoba Vario (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio is the more powerful of the two, with up to 116 hp against 110 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.7 s against 11.0 s. The SEAT Cordoba Vario uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,031 kg against 1,130 kg. At 4,161 mm, the SEAT Cordoba Vario is 82 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf Cabrio
1998 – 2002
|
SEAT
Cordoba Vario
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 116 hp | 60 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 210 Nm | 116 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 15.5 s | 11.0 – 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 193 km/h | 155 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 8.0 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,079 mm | 4,161 mm |
| Width | 1,699 – 1,700 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,130 – 1,205 kg | 1,031 – 1,199 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.