SEAT Altea XL first generation
The SEAT Altea XL first generation (2006–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 58 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: 5P · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,470 mm RDW | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm RDW | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm RDW | 1,560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm RDW | 2,580 mm |
| Front track | 1,527–1,541 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,506–1,520 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,290–1,429 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,390–1,529 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,934–2,074 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,200–1,400 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 690–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 181–210 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 148–320 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 195/65R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 77.9% (75.7–79.9) | 77.9% | 1,468 |
| 13 years and older | 65.9% (63.9–67.8) | 69.2% | 2,295 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 41.9% | 36.0% |
| Tyres | 37.8% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 32.8% | 32.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 27.0% | 24.4% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 22.0% | 14.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.6% | 13.4% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 58 versions of the SEAT Altea XL first generation
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European Union 22 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2016 | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 120–124 g/km | 35,257 |
| 2011–2016 | 1.4 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 152–153 g/km | 13,512 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 134–140 g/km | 17,772 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.2 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 132–135 g/km | 18,579 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 126 g/km | 3,262 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | LPG | 159–172 g/km | 764 |
| 2011–2013 | 1.8 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 159–161 g/km | 1,894 |
| 2011–2013 | 1.4 L | 63 kW (86 PS) | Petrol | 152–154 g/km | 278 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Petrol | 148–157 g/km | 480 |
| 2011–2012 | – | – | Diesel | 127–128 g/km | 38 |
| 2011 | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 144 g/km | 302 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | – | Flex fuel (E85) | 174 g/km | 22 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 181 g/km | 14 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 125 g/km | 21,298 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 153 g/km | 7,124 |
| 2010 | 1.9 L | – | Diesel | 147 g/km | 5,950 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 152 g/km | 5,074 |
| 2010 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 136 g/km | 2,212 |
| 2010 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 163 g/km | 2,154 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 179 g/km | 1,370 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | LPG | 163 g/km | 618 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 156 g/km | 14 |
United Kingdom 31 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–20151.2 TSI 105PS Stop-Start | 1.2 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2012–20151.4 TSI 125PS | 1.4 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2012–20151.6 CR TDI 105PS 7speed DSG | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012–20151.6 CR TDI 105PS Ecomotive | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2012–20152.0 CR TDI 140PS | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012–20152.0 CR TDI 140PS DSG | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2013–20141.2 TSI 105PS with Stop-Start | 1.2 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2013–20141.4 TSI 125PS | 1.4 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2013–20141.6 CR TDI 105PS Ecomotive | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2013–20141.6 CR TDI 105PS with 7speed DSG | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 CR TDI 140PS | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 CR TDI 140PS DSG | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20101.2 TSI 105ps with Stop-Start | 1.2 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 20101.4 TSI (125ps) | 1.4 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 20101.6 (102ps) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 20101.6 CR TDI 105ps with Stop-Start | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2008–20101.9 TDI (105 PS) DSG with DPF · 1.9 TDI (105ps) DSG with DPF | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 20101.9 TDI (105ps) | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 142 g/km |
| 20101.6 CR TDI 105ps with 7speed DSG | 2.0 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 20102.0 TDI (140ps) DSG | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 162 g/km |
| 20102.0 TDI (140ps) | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2008–20102.0 TDI (170 PS) with DPF · 2.0 TDI (170ps) with DPF | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
| 20102.0 CR TDI 170ps | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2007–20091.6 (102 PS) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2007–20091.8 TFSI (160 PS) Tiptronic · 1.8 TFSI (160 PS) | 1.8 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2007–20091.9 TDI (105 PS) | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2007–20092.0 TDI (140 PS) | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2007–20092.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 160–162 g/km |
| 2007–20092.0 FSI (150 PS) Tiptronic · 2.0 FSI (150PS) Tiptronic | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0 TSI (200 PS) | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 20072.0 TDI (170 PS) with DPF | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
France 5 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015ALTEA XL 1.6 TDI (90ch) | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 126 g/km |
| 2015ALTEA XL 1.6 TDI (105ch) DSG | – | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2015ALTEA XL 1.6 TDI (105ch) Ecomotive | – | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2015ALTEA XL 1.2 TSI (105ch) Start/Stop | – | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2015ALTEA XL 2.0 TDI (140ch) | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.