SEAT2004-2015 Altea Overview

SEAT Altea Overview (2004 - 2015)

2004 - 2015

Tech Specs Summary


105 - 137 mph

7.5 - 16.8 seconds

84 - 208 hp

24 - 52.3 mpg
lb
2,910 - 3,827 lbs

14.4 - 56.6 ft3
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The SEAT Altea was produced by the Spanish manufacturer SEAT between 2004 - 2015. It's a front engined MPV with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came in 2 body styles, for example the Altea 1.6 LPG 98 and Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD 140. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 84 hp 1.4 L Inline 4 gasoline engine all the way to a 208 hp 1.2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
SEAT Altea FR 2.0 TFSI 200
(2006 - 2010)
...TFSI 200

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Altea is the SEAT Altea FR 2.0 TFSI 200 which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 197 hp and a power/weight ratio of 16.6 lb/hp it has a top speed of 137 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.7 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI 105
(2010 - 2015)
...6 TDI 105

If you're more interested in practicality, then the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI 105 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 759 miles and can store 18.8-56.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,086 lbs.

Euro NCAP Results

2004
Adult Occupant
★★★★★
Child Occupant
★★★★
Pedestrian
★★★
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