Seat CORDOBA
Built: 1998-2003 · Series: CORDOBA VARIO
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Seat Cordoba Vario – estate version from the Martorell plant near Barcelona registered as a light van: 50 to 66 kW, 1.9-litre SDI/TDI diesel, 1,140 to 1,266 kg kerb weight
The Seat Cordoba Vario is the estate version of the Cordoba, which is based on the Volkswagen Group's Ibiza platform and built at Seat's Martorell plant near Barcelona. The model name VAN-AHU66KW names directly the AHU engine code, the Group's designation for the 1.9-litre TDI producing 66 kW; SDI denotes the naturally aspirated diesel, TDI the turbocharged variant. Seat has been part of the Volkswagen Group since the 1980s and has since shared platforms and engines with its sister brands.
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The register lists 6 versions with 50 to 66 kW, 1,890 to 1,896 cc displacement from four-cylinder engines, kerb weights of 1,140 to 1,266 kg, gross vehicle weights of 1,585 to 1,596 kg, lengths of 4,140 to 4,160 mm and a width of 1,640 mm.
As an estate with commercial registration, the Cordoba Vario was an affordable alternative to classic small vans in southern Europe and competed with similarly positioned derivatives of the VW Polo and Seat Ibiza; the Vario body offered a flat load floor within compact overall dimensions.
When buying used, check the timing belt and water pump on the TDI engines, the condition of the injection pump on the SDI, rust in the wheel arches and load sill, clutch condition on high-mileage examples, the tailgate seals protecting the load area from damp, and the wide parts availability through the Volkswagen Group's shared parts network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Seat Cordoba Vario, Seat (Volkswagen Group, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 66 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,890 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,160 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,640 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,250 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,596 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 52.8 kW/t (66 kW / 1.2 t)
Stronger than 22% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Seat CORDOBA have?
The Seat CORDOBA delivers 66 kW.
How much does the Seat CORDOBA weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,250 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Seat CORDOBA?
1,596 kg.
What engine does the Seat CORDOBA have?
4 cylinders, 1,890 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Seat CORDOBA?
4,160 mm × 1,640 mm.
When was the Seat CORDOBA built?
Production years: 1998-2003.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
5D CORDOBA VARIO 1.9SDI-6K/244
5D CORDOBA VARIO 1.9TDI-6K/244
CORDOBA VARIO 1.9SDI-6K/244
CORDOBA VARIO 1.9TDI
CORDOBA VARIO VAN-AHU66KW
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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