SEAT Cordoba
A practical Spanish saloon based on the Volkswagen Group A03 platform.
- Power
- 60 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 15.6 s
- Top speed
- 98 mph
- Est. value
- $600–$3k
About the SEAT Cordoba
The SEAT Cordoba was introduced in 1993 as the saloon version of the second-generation Ibiza hatchback. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, it shared its mechanical underpinnings with the Volkswagen Polo 6N and the contemporary Caddy van. The 1.4-litre variant served as an entry-level choice, offering modest performance but high reliability thanks to its Volkswagen-sourced powertrain. While common in the 1990s, early examples are now becoming increasingly rare on European roads.
SEAT Cordoba specs
The SEAT Cordoba produces 60 bhp (45 kW) and 116 Nm (86 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 15.6 seconds and has a top speed of 98 mph (157 km/h).
| Make | SEAT |
|---|---|
| Model | Cordoba |
| Trim | 1.4 |
| Years | 1993–2002 |
| Type | Saloon |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | Spain |
| Engine | 1.4-litre inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,390 cc (1.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 60 bhp (45 kW) at 4,700 rpm |
| Torque | 116 Nm (86 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 15.6 s |
| Top speed | 98 mph (157 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 990 kg (2,183 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 61 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a SEAT Cordoba worth?
A typical SEAT Cordoba is estimated to be worth $600 – $2,500 (about £447 – £1,900).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
SEAT Cordoba rarity in CarSpot
The SEAT Cordoba is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
SEAT Cordoba fun facts
- The Cordoba was the first SEAT model to be built entirely under Volkswagen Group ownership.
- Despite its humble 1.4-litre engine in this trim, the Cordoba chassis formed the basis for SEAT's successful World Rally Car (WRC) entries in the late 1990s.
- The boot capacity was a class-leading 455 litres, significantly larger than the Ibiza hatchback on which it was based.