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Seat Cordoba

Years1994–2009
Generations9
Total variants147
Body stylesSedan · Wagon · Coupe
PlatformVolkswagen Group A0 series · Volkswagen Group A03 · Volkswagen Group A04
DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign · Walter de Silva
AssemblySpain: Martorell, Catalonia · Argentina: General Pacheco · China: Changchun · Mexico: Puebla · Philippines: Alaminos · Poland: Poznań · South Africa: Uitenhage
PredecessorMalaga
SuccessorSEAT Ibiza ST
Also known asLeon (Taiwan) · Volkswagen Citi Golf (China) · Volkswagen Polo Classic (Europe, Argentina, Philippines, South Africa)
Related modelsVolkswagen Derby

The Seat Cordoba is a sedan, wagon and coupe model, produced 1994–2009, spanning 9 generations with 147 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Cordoba (2006-2009), Cordoba (2003-2006), Cordoba Vario (1999-2003) and Cordoba (1999-2003). Body styles across the Cordoba lineage span sedan, wagon and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Cordoba (1996-1999) generation is the most extensively documented, with 30 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 9

Choose your Cordoba generation.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Seat Cordoba have?

The Seat Cordoba has 9 generations with 147 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Seat Cordoba produced?

The Seat Cordoba has been produced 1994–2009. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Seat Cordoba?

The Seat Cordoba is available as Sedan, Wagon, Coupe. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

23,097Estimated total · €4,619 per year
  • Depreciation5,173
  • Fuel / energy8,334
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax2,840

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 3

Seat Cordoba: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Leon
    Taiwan
  • Volkswagen Citi Golf
    China
  • Volkswagen Polo Classic
    Europe, Argentina, Philippines, South Africa
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Cordoba (1994-1996)1994–199681 hp13.7 s13€12k–€20k★ 3.6
Cordoba (1996-1999)1996–199978 hp14.2 s30€13k–€20k★ 3.9
Cordoba (1999-2003)1999–200383 hp13.4 s20€13k–€20k★ 3.9
Cordoba (2003-2006)2003–200690 hp13.1 s27€15k–€23k★ 3.9
Cordoba (2006-2009)2006–200985 hp12.8 s19€11k–€21k★ 3.9

Equipment

Cordoba (2006-2009)

Does the Seat Cordoba have parking sensors?
Standard (rear)on all versions
Does the Seat Cordoba have cruise control?
Standardon 12 of 19 versions
Does the Seat Cordoba have a driver airbag?
Standardon all versions