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Body style: Van
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

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The European MPV segment was not completely dead in 2004 when the Seat Altea was introduced to the market. It offered a lot of room and a proven Volkswagen platform.

The Spanish brand Seat was under the Volkswagen umbrella for a few years already when it was decided to take a “family-approach” with the Altea. It was built on the same basis as the second generation of the Seat Leon, which was a compact hatchback built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Golf.

The front fascia looked like the one found on a Seat Leon, with its trapezoidal small grille and curved headlights. On the sides, the Altea featured a sculptured profile, with a wave-like line across the bodywork from the front to the rear fenders. It wasn't the usual design for that time. The rear though spoiled most of the car design due to its small, up-mounted, taillights.

Inside, there was room for five adult passengers and a decent trunk compartment. Since the car was built taller than other Seat vehicles, it offered a good headroom. The rear seats were folded to expand the trunk-space.

For the engine compartment, Seat installed most of the engines available for the Leon, both gasoline and diesel units. It featured a wide choice of engines between 1.4-liter and 2.0-liter, with naturally aspirated or turbocharged units. It was mated with either manual or automatic gearboxes.

SEAT Altea 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  7 gasoline engines
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (85 HP)
  • 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (125 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP)
  • 1.8L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP)
  • 2.0L FSI 6AT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (200 HP)
  5 diesel engines
  • 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP)
  • 1.9L TDI 6AT FWD (105 HP)
  • 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP)
  • 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP)
  • 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (170 HP)

SEAT Altea
1.4L 5MT FWD (85 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (85 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1390 cm3
Power:63 KW @ 5000 RPM
86 HP @ 5000 RPM
84 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:96 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
130 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:105 mph (169 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.3 in (4326 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.23/59.84 in (1,530/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2791.1 lbs (1266 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4157.9 lbs (1886 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:178 g/km

SEAT Altea
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1390 cm3
Power:91.9 KW @ 5600 RPM
125 HP @ 5600 RPM
123 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
200 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.3 in (4326 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.23/59.84 in (1,530/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2952 lbs (1339 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4319 lbs (1959 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:158 g/km

SEAT Altea
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1595 cm3
Power:75 KW @ 5600 RPM
102 HP @ 5600 RPM
101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V
DIMENSIONS
Length:168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2855 lbs (1295 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4232.8 lbs (1920 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:185 g/km

SEAT Altea
1.8L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1798 cm3
Power:117.7 KW @ 5000 RPM
160 HP @ 5000 RPM
158 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:184 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
250 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.3 in (4326 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.23/59.84 in (1,530/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3109 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:180 g/km

SEAT Altea
2.0L FSI 6AT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L FSI 6AT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6000 RPM
150 HP @ 6000 RPM
148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
201 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V
DIMENSIONS
Length:168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3064 lbs (1390 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4431 lbs (2010 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
Highway:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:203 g/km

SEAT Altea
2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6000 RPM
150 HP @ 6000 RPM
148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
201 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V
DIMENSIONS
Length:168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2976.2 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4343.1 lbs (1970 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:188 g/km

SEAT Altea
2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (200 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (200 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:147 KW @ 5100 RPM
200 HP @ 5100 RPM
197 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:136.7 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.3 in (4326 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3051.2 lbs (1384 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4321.1 lbs (1960 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway:36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:194 g/km

SEAT Altea
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:77 KW @ 4000 RPM
105 HP @ 4000 RPM
103 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
249 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V
DIMENSIONS
Length:168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3042.4 lbs (1380 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4409.2 lbs (2000 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway:52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:149 g/km

SEAT Altea
1.9L TDI 6AT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6AT FWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:77 KW @ 4000 RPM
105 HP @ 4000 RPM
103 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
249 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V
DIMENSIONS
Length:168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3109 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4486 lbs (2035 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:159 g/km

SEAT Altea
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1968 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 4000 RPM
140 HP @ 4000 RPM
138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
320 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:125 mph (201 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V
DIMENSIONS
Length:168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3186 lbs (1445 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4553 lbs (2065 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Highway:46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:161 g/km

SEAT Altea
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1968 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 4000 RPM
140 HP @ 4000 RPM
138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
320 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:125 mph (201 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16 91V
DIMENSIONS
Length:168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3097.5 lbs (1405 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4464.4 lbs (2025 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:160 g/km

SEAT Altea
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1968 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 4200 RPM
170 HP @ 4200 RPM
168 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:258 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
350 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R17 91Y
DIMENSIONS
Length:170.3 in (4326 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:61.7 in (1567 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3187.9 lbs (1446 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4499.6 lbs (2041 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Highway:45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:167 g/km
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