SEAT Córdoba
Overview
ManufacturerSEAT
Production1993–2008
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
PlatformVolkswagen Group A0 series
Chronology
PredecessorSEAT Málaga
SuccessorSEAT Ibiza ST (wagon)
SEAT Toledo (saloon)

The SEAT Córdoba is the saloon, estate and coupé version of the SEAT Ibiza supermini car, built by the Spanish automaker SEAT. It was manufactured between 1993 and 2008, and was related to the second and third generations of the Ibiza.

First generation (Typ 6K; 1993)

First generation (6K)
Overview
Also calledVolkswagen Citi Golf (China)
Volkswagen Derby (Mexico)
Volkswagen Polo Classic (Philippines)
Production1993–2002
AssemblySpain: Martorell, Catalonia
Poland: Poznań[1]
Argentina: General Pacheco (2000–2002)
China: Changchun (FAW-VW) (1995–2001, Citi Golf)
Mexico: Puebla (1996–2002, Derby)
South Africa: Uitenhage (1996–2002, Polo Classic)[2]
DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupé
4-door saloon
5-door estate
PlatformVolkswagen Group A03
RelatedSEAT Ibiza Mk2
Volkswagen Polo Classic
Volkswagen Polo Mk3
Volkswagen Golf Mk3
Volkswagen Vento
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L I4 (petrol)
1.4 L I4 16V (petrol)
1.6 L I4 (petrol)
1.8 L I4 (petrol)
1.8 L I4 16V (petrol)
2.0 L I4 (petrol)
2.0 L I4 16V (petrol)
1.9 L I4 D (diesel)
1.9 L I4 TD (diesel)
1.9 L I4 SDI (diesel)
1.9 L I4 TDI (diesel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,440 mm (96 in)
Length4,109 mm (161.8 in)
Width1,640 mm (65 in)
Height1,408 mm (55.4 in)
Curb weight990 kg (2,180 lb)
SEAT Córdoba Mk1 (pre-facelift)

The first-generation Córdoba was presented at the 1993 Frankfurt Motor Show and launched that summer. Designed by Italian Giorgetto Giugiaro, it was based on the chassis of the SEAT Ibiza Mk2. Its 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0-litre petrol engines were also found in the Volkswagen Polo and Ibiza, as was the 1.9 TDI.

The vehicle featured a boot space of 455 litres (16.1 cu ft), which could be extended up to 762 litres (26.9 cu ft) by folding rear seats.[3]

Variants

In 1996, the Córdoba range was extended with a coupé (Córdoba SX) and an estate (Córdoba Vario).[4]

SX

The Córdoba SX was a two-door coupé version of the Córdoba. It came with five engine variants: 1.6 litre 100 bhp (75 kW; 101 PS); 1.9 litre turbodiesel; 1.8 litre, 16 valve; 2.0 litre, 8 valve (which was also used in the Córdoba GTi); and a 2.0 litre, 16 valve.[4] The top of the range engine delivers 150 horsepower. The 2.0 litre ABF engine in this model was also used in the third-generation Golf GTi and the first Ibiza Cupra.

Facelift

The Córdoba was facelifted in 1999, with changes focusing on the bumpers, headlights, taillights and front grille,[4] as well as in the interior, with new materials and upholstery. In the engine range, the 16-valve ABF engine was replaced with a 1.8-litre 156 bhp (116 kW; 158 PS) turbo engine and joined the Cupra range.[4]

The SX was no longer available in the United Kingdom, and limited numbers are known to exist in the Republic of Ireland in RHD format. The "Córdoba Vario" estate variant dropped the "Cordóba" and became simply the "Vario".

Motorsport

Rally

The Córdoba WRC was SEAT's rally car in the World Rally Championship from 1998 to 2000. It featured a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and achieved a total of three podium finishes.[5]

Rallycross

A Córdoba has also been used in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. Danish driver Dennis Rømer contested the 2014 World RX of Germany, finishing 40th out of 41 entrants in the heat stage. To date this is, and most likely will remain, the only time a Córdoba has been used in World Championship rallycross. However, the SEAT Ibiza has been used as a manufacturer entry.

Rebadged versions

Volkswagen Derby, a rebadged SEAT Córdoba Mk1

The contemporary Volkswagen Polo Classic (saloon) and estate variant were rebadged versions of the SEAT Córdoba Mk1 and Córdoba Vario respectively, and were not based on the Volkswagen Polo hatchback.

FAW-Volkswagen, Volkswagen's partner in China, manufactured the Córdoba Mk1 under the Volkswagen Citi Golf name between 1994[6] and 2001. The Citi Golf had the same exterior as the pre-facelift Córdoba and the 1.4-litre ABD engine was standard paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. When it was new in 1995, pricing was 240,000 yuan (US$35,640 - October 2020 exchange rate).[7]

In Mexico it was rebadged as the Volkswagen Derby. In 1995, it was imported from Spain, but the 1996 model was assembled in the Volkswagen de México assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico. In 1998, the Spanish-made Polo Classic was introduced in Mexico as the new Volkswagen Derby.

The Volkswagen Polo Classic was also sold in the Philippines from 1996 to 1999, and in South Africa from 1996 to 2002.

Engines

EngineCodeTypeDisplacementMax. power at rpmMax. torque at rpmTop speedYearsCoupéSaloonEstate
Petrol engines (Typ 6K; 1992–1999)
1.4 iABDI4 SOHC 8V1,391 cc60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 5,200107 N⋅m (79 lb⋅ft) at 2,400–2,800145 km/h (90 mph)1993–1995Red XGreen tickRed X
1.4 MPIAEX/APQI4 SOHC 8V1,390 cc60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 4,700116 N⋅m (86 lb⋅ft) at 2,800–3,200145 km/h (90 mph)1995–1999Green tickGreen tickGreen tick
1.4 MPIAFHI4 DOHC 16V1,390 cc100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 6,000128 N⋅m (94 lb⋅ft) at 4,400165 km/h (103 mph)1996–1999Green tickGreen tickGreen tick
1.6 iABUI4 SOHC 8V1,598 cc75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5,200125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 3,400155 km/h (96 mph)1993–1994Red XGreen tickRed X
1.6 i1F1,595 cc75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5,500125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 2,600155 km/h (96 mph)1994–1997Green tickGreen tickRed X
1.6 MPIAEEI4 SOHC 8V1,598 cc75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4,800135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 2,800–3,600155 km/h (96 mph)1997–1999Green tickGreen tickGreen tick
1.6 MPIAFTI4 DOHC 16V1,595 cc101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) at 5,800140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) at 3,500165 km/h (103 mph)1996–1999Green tickGreen tickGreen tick
1.8 iABS/ADZ/ACCI4 SOHC 8V1,781 cc90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5,500145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 2,700–2,900160 km/h (99 mph)1993–1996Green tickGreen tickRed X
1.8 MPIADLI4 DOHC 16V1,781 cc129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp) at 6,000165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 4,800195 km/h (121 mph)1994–1996Green tickGreen tickRed X
2.0 MPI2E/AGGI4 SOHC 8V1,984 cc115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5,400165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 (2E)/2,600 (AGG)185 km/h (115 mph)1993–1999Green tickGreen tickRed X
2.0 MPIABFI4 DOHC 16V1,984 cc150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6,000180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) at 4,200–5,000210 km/h (130 mph)1996–1999Green tickGreen tickRed X
Petrol engines (Typ 6K2; 1999–2002)
1.0 MPIALD/ANV/AUCI4 SOHC 8V999 cc50 PS (37 kW; 49 hp) at 5,00086 N⋅m (63 lb⋅ft) at 3,000–3,600145 km/h (90 mph)08.1999–08.2002Red XGreen tickRed X
1.4 MPIAKK/ANW/AUD1390 cc60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 4,700116 N⋅m (86 lb⋅ft) at 3,500157 km/h (98 mph)
Green tickGreen tick
APE/AUAI4 DOHC 16V75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5,000128 N⋅m (94 lb⋅ft) at 3,300170 km/h (106 mph)
Green tickGreen tick
AQQ/AUB100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 6,000128 N⋅m (94 lb⋅ft) at 4,500188 km/h (117 mph)05.2000–08.2002
Green tickRed X
1.6 MPIALMI4 SOHC 8V1598 cc75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4,800135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 3,200170 km/h (106 mph)08.1999–04.2000
Green tickGreen tick
AEH/AKL/APF/AUR1595 cc100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 5,600145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 3,800188 km/h (117 mph)08.1999–08.2002
Green tickGreen tick
20VT, 1.8T CupraAQX/AYPI4 DOHC 20V turbo1781 cc156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp) at 5,800210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 2,000215 km/h (134 mph)05.2000–08.2002Green tickRed XRed X
Diesel engines (Typ 6K; 1992–1999)
1.9 D1YI4 SOHC 8V1,896 cc64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) at 4,400124 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–3,000150 km/h (93.2 mph)1993–1999Green tickGreen tickRed X
1.9 TDAAZI4 SOHC 8V1,896 cc75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4,200150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) at 2,400–3,400155 km/h (96.3 mph)1993–1996Green tickGreen tickRed X
1.9 SDIAEYI4 SOHC 8V1,896 cc64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) at 4,200125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 2,200–2,800150 km/h (93.2 mph)1996–1999Green tickGreen tickGreen tick
1.9 TDI1Z/AHUI4 SOHC 8V1,896 cc90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000202 N⋅m (149 lb⋅ft) at 1,900160 km/h (99.4 mph)1996–1999Green tickGreen tickGreen tick
1.9 TDIAFN/AVGI4 SOHC 8V1,896 cc110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 4,150235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) at 1,900193 km/h (119.9 mph)1996–1999Green tickGreen tickGreen tick
Diesel engines (Typ 6K2; 1999–2002)
1.9 SDIAGP/AQMI4 SOHC 8V1,896 cc68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) at 4,200133 N⋅m (98 lb⋅ft) at 2,200–2,600161 km/h (100.0 mph)08.1999–08.2002Green tickGreen tickGreen tick
1.9 TDIAGR/ALHI4 SOHC 8V1,896 cc90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000/3,750210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,900180 km/h (111.8 mph)Green tickGreen tickGreen tick
1.9 TDIASK/ASVI4 SOHC 8V1,896 cc110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 4,150235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) at 1,900193 km/h (119.9 mph)Green tickGreen tickGreen tick

Second generation (Typ 6L; 2002)

Second generation (6L)
Overview
Production2002–2008
DesignerWalter de'Silva
Body and chassis
Body style4-door saloon
PlatformVolkswagen Group A04 (PQ24)
RelatedSEAT Ibiza Mk3
Volkswagen Polo Mk4
Škoda Fabia Mk1
Škoda Fabia Mk2
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,460 mm (96.9 in)
Length4,280 mm (168.5 in)
Width1,698 mm (66.9 in)
Height1,441 mm (56.7 in)
Curb weight1,260 kg (2,780 lb)
Seat Córdoba (6L)

The second-generation Córdoba was presented at the 2002 Paris Motor Show as the four-door saloon version of the SEAT Ibiza Mk3 hatchback. It featured a boot capacity of 485 litres (17.1 cu ft), which could be increased to 800 litres (28 cu ft) by folding the rear seats.[8][9] No estate or coupé versions of the second generation were developed.

The Córdoba Mark II shares its chassis and engines with the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 and Škoda Fabia Mk1 and Mk2.

In Mexico, Córdoba production continued for a moment longer at the Volkswagen de México Puebla assembly plant. It had the four-cylinder, 2.0-litre 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) engine combined with a five-speed manual or an optional six-speed Tiptronic transmission.

The Córdoba was withdrawn from sale in the UK in 2006 and shortly afterwards was removed from SEAT UK's website. In other European countries, sales ended in 2009, after production had ceased in November 2008.

Engines

ModelEngine codeMax. powerDates
Petrol engines
1.2 12VAZQ/BME47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp)10/02–06/06
1.2 12VBXV51 kW (70 PS; 69 hp)05/06–11/08
1.4 16VBBY/BKY55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp)09/02–12/07
1.4 16VBXW63 kW (85 PS; 84 hp)05/06–11/08
1.4 16VBBZ74 kW (100 PS; 99 hp)10/02–11/08
1.6 8VBAH74 kW (100 PS; 99 hp)04/03–11/08
1.6 16VBTS77 kW (105 PS; 104 hp)11/06–11/08
2.0 8VAZL/BBX85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp)09/02–11/08
Diesel engines
1.4 TDIBNM51 kW (70 PS; 69 hp)05/05–11/08
1.4 TDIAMF55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp)10/02–12/05
1.4 TDIBMS/BNV59 kW (80 PS; 79 hp)05/05–11/08
1.9 SDIASY47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp)09/02–12/05
1.9 TDIATD/AXR/BMT74 kW (100 PS; 99 hp)09/02–11/08
1.9 TDIASZ/BLT96 kW (130 PS; 128 hp)10/02–07/08

Sales and production figures

The total production per year of SEAT Córdoba cars, manufactured in SEAT and other Volkswagen group's plants, is shown below:

Model1998[10]1999[10]2000[11]2001[12]2002[13]2003[14]2004[15]2005[16]2006[17]2007[18]2008[19]2009[20]
Total annual production 108,749111,89497,68578,77058,64659,34846,82137,56831,05829,74720,4394,861

A total of 1,034,465 Córdobas have been produced.[21]

References

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  10. 1 2 "Volkswagen AG Annual Report 1999" (PDF). Volkswagen AG. 27 May 2003. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
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  12. ↑ "Volkswagen AG Annual Report 2001" (PDF). Volkswagen AG. 27 May 2003. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
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  15. ↑ "Volkswagen AG Annual Report 2004" (PDF). Volkswagen AG. 4 March 2005. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
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