The Seat Cordoba (1996-1999) was offered with 9 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Petrol | 116 hp | 166 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 198 km/h | 10.1 s | 7.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.9L Diesel | 110 hp | 235 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 10.6 s | 4.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 100 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 186 km/h | 10.8 s | 7.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 90 hp | 202 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 12.5 s | 4.9 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 145 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 173 km/h | 14.2 s | 9.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Petrol | 75 hp | 125 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 166 km/h | 16.2 s | 9.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 75 hp | 135 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 167 km/h | 13.2 s | 7.6 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 64 hp | 128 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 158 km/h | 16.9 s | 5.0 l/100km | 7 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 60 hp | 116 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 157 km/h | 15.7 s | 6.6 l/100km | 4 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.