Segment: Compact
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
SEAT introduced the Cordoba in 1993 as a three-box sedan version of the Ibiza, and both received a mid-life cycle refresh in 1996.
The Spanish brand started to increase its sales on the European market. While the hatchback was mainstream in some countries, other customers were looking for small-segment sedans, such as the Cordoba. After just three years, SEAT improved its products according to the Euro 2 European emission standards.
Giorgetto Giugiaro designed the 1993 Cordoba based on the Ibiza model. On the facelifted version, the carmaker relied on its design studio to slightly alter the car's look, but it did it in a good way. At the front, the designers made a smiling front grille with a center slat for the brand's chromed badge. Its plastic wrapped-around bumper received a pair of rectangular fog lights at the bottom, flanking an additional cooling grille in the apron. The carmaker kept the short, sloped-down trunk lid at the back and, depending on the options, adorned it with a wing. The red taillights were linked together by a red strip interrupted only by the SEAT badge.
Inside, SEAT tried to attract new customers with more standard features such as an air-conditioning system, power steering, and driver airbag. These were not available on the base trim level for the entire lineup. The Spanish carmaker installed a four-spoke steering wheel with an airbag, while the second airbag was on the options list.
SEAT carried over all the engines it could from its parent company and offered a choice of six gasoline and four diesel-powered engines for the small-sized sedan.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 4700 RPM 60 HP @ 4700 RPM 59 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 116 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97.6 mph (157 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.4 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5200 RPM 75 HP @ 5200 RPM 74 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 125 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2293 lbs (1040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5800 RPM 101 HP @ 5800 RPM 99 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 140 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5200 RPM 75 HP @ 5200 RPM 74 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 125 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3273.9 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5600 RPM 90 HP @ 5600 RPM 89 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM 145 Nm @ 2900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2347.9 lbs (1065 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 219 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 166 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2325.9 lbs (1055 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395.1 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 4400 RPM 64 HP @ 4400 RPM 63 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 124 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98.2 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2259.8 lbs (1025 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 4200 RPM 64 HP @ 4200 RPM 63 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 128 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98.2 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2259.7 lbs (1025 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 134 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4150 RPM 110 HP @ 4150 RPM 109 BHP @ 4150 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 235 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.9 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2436.1 lbs (1105 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3450.2 lbs (1565 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129.8 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 149 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 202 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2358.9 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 131 g/km |