SEAT Altea
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| Manufacturer | SEAT |
| Parent company | Volkswagen Group |
| Production | 2004-present |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style(s) | 5-door |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform |
| Engine(s) | Petrol engines: 1.4 L 63 kW (84 hp) I4 1.6 L 75 kW (101 hp) I4 1.8 L 118 kW (158 hp) I4 Turbo 2.0 L 110 kW (148 hp) I4 2.0 L 147 kW (197 hp) I4 Turbo Diesel engines: 1.9 L 77 kW (103 hp) I4 TDI 2.0 L 100 kW (134 hp) I4 TDI 2.0 L 103 kW (138 hp) I4 TDI 2.0 L 125 kW (168 hp) I4 TDI |
| Wheelbase | 2580 mm (101.6 in) |
| Length | Altea: 4280 mm (168.5 in) Altea XL: 4470 mm (176 in) |
| Width | 1770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | Altea: 1560 mm (61.4 in) Altea XL: 1580 mm (62.2 in) |
| Related | Audi A3, SEAT León, Škoda Octavia, Volkswagen Golf Mk5, Volkswagen Golf Plus, Volkswagen Touran |
The SEAT Altea is a compact MPV produced by Spanish automaker SEAT and named after Altea, Spain. The vehicle was designed by the Italian Walter de'Silva and launched in 2004 as the first example of SEAT's new corporate look. The current Toledo is identical, except for the addition of a larger boot; another extended version, the Altea XL is also available (having been first presented at the 2006 Paris Motor Show).
The Altea was released a few years after many of its competitors arriving on the scene, but it was expected to sell well. However, it exceeded expectations and 31,223 Alteas were sold within the first year.[citation needed]
It is a family-oriented five-seater which attempts to portray a more sporty image than most of its rivals. The car is based on Volkswagen's A5 (PQ35) platform. An unusual design feature is the 'vertical parked' windscreen wipers, they disappear in to the window surround either side of the screen. The effect is a completely cleanly swept windscreen but does mean the 'A pillars' are rather wide and cause a blind spot.
It has a five star Euro NCAP rating. There are six trim levels: Essence (no longer available in the UK), Reference, Reference Sport, Stylance, Sport (no longer available in the UK) and FR. Eleven engines are available, with the range-topping 2.0 FR TDI delivering 170 PS (168 hp/125 kW), available since April 2006. There are four gearboxes available (depending on market and engine); five or six-speed manual, five-speed tiptronic and six-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox.
Despite being visually very similar to the Toledo upon which it is based, the Altea has sold very well in the UK and has proved itself more popular than the Toledo.[citation needed]
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[edit] Specifications
[edit] Petrol engines
| Model | Engine type | Stroke volume | Max output | Max torque | Engine code |
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| 1.4 (not UK) | Straight-4 DOHC 16V | 1.4 L (1390 cc) | 63 kW (84 hp) | 132 N·m (97 ft·lbf) | BXW |
| 1.6 | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.6 L (1595 cc) | 75 kW (101 hp) | 148 N·m (109 ft·lbf) | BGU; BSE |
| 1.8 TSI (not UK) | Straight-4 DOHC 16V | 1.8 L (1798 cc) | 118 kW (158 hp) | 250 N·m (184 ft·lbf) | BZB |
| 2.0 FSI (not UK) | Straight-4 DOHC 16V | 2 L (1984 cc) | 110 kW (148 hp) | 200 N·m (148 ft·lbf) | BLR; BVY |
| 2.0 TSI FR | Straight-4 DOHC 16V | 2 L (1984 cc) | 147 kW (197 hp) | 280 N·m (207 ft·lbf) | BWA |
[edit] Diesel engines
| Model | Engine type | Stroke volume | Max output | Max torque | Engine code |
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| 1.9 TDI | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.9 L (1896 cc) | 77 kW (103 hp) | 250 N·m (184 ft·lbf) | BJB; BKC; BXE; BLS |
| 2.0 TDI (not UK) | Straight-4 DOHC 16V | 2 L (1968 cc) | 100 kW (134 hp) | 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) | AZV |
| 2.0 TDI | Straight-4 DOHC 16V | 2 L (1968 cc) | 103 kW (138 hp) | 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) | BKD |
| 2.0 TDI DPF | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 2 L (1968 cc) | 103 kW (138 hp) | 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) | BMM |
| 2.0 TDI DPF FR | Straight-4 SOHC 16V | 2 L (1968 cc) | 125 kW (168 hp) | 350 N·m (258 ft·lbf) | BMN |
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