Segment: Small
Production years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
After ending its partnership with Fiat, the Spanish carmaker SEAT tried to evolve by itself and introduced the Malaga, a car that looked like a Fiat, but it wasn't one.
During their partnership, the Spaniards and the Italians put Spain on wheels and, starting with the Fiat/SEAT-600 their duo and followed by other models. One of their last joint products was the Fiat/Seat Ritmo, which was produced by the Spanish carmaker until 1982 when the agreement between the two carmakers ended. Later on, SEAT introduced the Ronda, which was mainly based on the Ritmo, but featured just enough different areas to be considered a different vehicle. Then, the Malaga arrived.
It was based on the Seat Ronda but featured a three-box bodywork. Fiat had the same recipe for the Fiat Ritmo/Regata. The two vehicles, the Regata and Malaga, looked very similar, but since Seat employed Giugiaro to design the car, Fiat couldn't say that it was a copy-cat. The rectangular headlights and the totally different taillights gave the Malaga a different look. Its door-handles were flush to bodywork, and Fiat did that only on the Regata's facelifted version.
Inside, the Malaga featured a unique dashboard, like it was made from different parts and glued together. Its instrument cluster featured two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer with the fuel and temperature gauges placed between them in a linear-type mode. Since it featured the same platform as the Ronda, it offered similar interior space, including the rear seats where there was limited legroom for taller passengers.
Under the hood, SEAT employed Porsche to develop the 1.5-liter engine. The other choice, a 1.1-liter, was an older version of a Fiat-sourced push-rod engine. SEAT also offered a diesel version that provided just 56 hp but returned an excellent fuel-efficiency.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (63 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1193 cm3 |
Power: | 46 KW @ 5800 RPM 63 HP @ 5800 RPM 62 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 88 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18 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: | 155/55/SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.51 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2006.2 lbs (910 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 73.5 KW @ 5900 RPM 100 HP @ 5900 RPM 99 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 128 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 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: | 165/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.51 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 120 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 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: | 165/65/SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2083.4 lbs (945 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161.8 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 5600 RPM 86 HP @ 5600 RPM 84 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 116 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 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: | 165/65/SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2072.3 lbs (940 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7d 5MT FWD (56 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1714 cm3 |
Power: | 41 KW @ 4500 RPM 56 HP @ 4500 RPM 55 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.1 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 22.9 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: | 165/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.51 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2153.9 lbs (977 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159.5 g/km |