Seat Altea fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Seat Altea | All carmakers | Seat Altea | |
| 2004 | +7% | +14% | +9% | +18% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2005 | +8% | +14% | +10% | +18% |
| 2006 | +9% | +13% | +11% | +17% |
| 2007 | +11% | +11% | +12% | +14% |
| 2008 | +12% | +10% | +13% | +14% |
| 2009 | +14% | +14% | +14% | +12% |
| 2010 | +16% | +17% | +16% | +7% |
| 2011 | +19% | +17% | +19% | +7% |
| 2012 | +21% | +17% | +23% | +7% |
| 2013 | +23% | +17% | +27% | +7% |
| 2014 | +26% | +17% | +30% | +9% |
| 2015 | +27% | +17% | +33% | +9% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Seat Altea.
Seat Altea 2009 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +17% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 35.8 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +7% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Seat Altea 2009 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Seat Altea with automatic transmission consumes around 0.6 litres per 100 km or 7% less fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Seat Altea fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 2.0 TDI 140 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Seat Altea with 1.8 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 1.8 TSI 160 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 1.2 TSI 105 HP manual | 42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+29% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 1.4 85 HP manual | 32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km |
28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+15% |
| Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 1.4 TSI 125 HP manual | 36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+17% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 1.6 102 HP manual | 31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km+9% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 1.8 TSI 160 HP manual | 33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+17% |
| Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 1.8 TSI 160 HP automatic | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+13% |
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 1.9 TDI 105 HP manual | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+15% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2009 FreeTrack 2.0 TDI 2WD 140 HP automatic | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
|
| Seat Altea 2009 FreeTrack 2.0 TDI 4WD 140 HP manual | 36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+6% |
| Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 2.0 TDI 140 HP automatic | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
|
| Seat Altea 2009 XL Stationwagon 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+3% |
| Seat Altea 2009 FreeTrack 2.0 TDI 4WD 170 HP manual | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+3% |
Seat Altea 2007 FreeTrack fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 36.5 MPG 6.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 34.3 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +6% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2007 FreeTrack 2.0 TSI 4WD 200 HP manual | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
|
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2007 FreeTrack 2.0 TDi 2WD 140 HP manual | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+11% |
| Seat Altea 2007 FreeTrack 2.0 TDi 4WD 170 HP manual | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+1% |
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +5% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 34.4 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +16% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Seat Altea 2006 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 4% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Seat Altea with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Seat Altea fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.8 TFSI 160 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Seat Altea with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 2.0 TDi 140 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.6 102 HP manual | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+9% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.8 TFSI 160 HP manual | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+1% |
| Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.8 TFSI 160 HP automatic | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
|
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.9 TDi 105 HP manual | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+20% |
| Seat Altea 2007 XL Stationwagon 1.9 TDi 105 HP automatic | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+18% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 2.0 FSI 150 HP automatic | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
|
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 2.0 TDi 140 HP manual | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+14% |
| Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 2.0 TDi 140 HP automatic | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+17% |
| Seat Altea 2007 XL Stationwagon 2.0 TDi 170 HP manual | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+11% |
Seat Altea 2004 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 26.5 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +14% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 40.2 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 34.3 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +16% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Seat Altea 2004 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.5 liters per 100 km or 6% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Seat Altea with automatic transmission consumes around 0.6 litres per 100 km or 9% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Seat Altea advertised fuel economy is slightly better than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Seat Altea 2007 1.8 TFSI 160 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Seat Altea with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Seat Altea 2004 2.0 FSI 150 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2006 1.4 16V 85 HP manual | 31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
|
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2004 1.6 102 HP manual | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+9% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2007 1.8 TFSI 160 HP manual | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+4% |
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2004 1.9 TDi 105 HP manual | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+19% |
| Seat Altea 2007 1.9 TDi 105 HP automatic | 33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km |
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| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2004 2.0 FSI 150 HP manual | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+18% |
| Seat Altea 2004 2.0 FSI 150 HP automatic | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
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| Seat Altea 2006 2.0 TFSI FR 200 HP manual | 29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
23.1 MPG 10.2 l/100km+26% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Seat Altea 2004 2.0 TDi 140 HP manual | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+16% |
| Seat Altea 2004 2.0 TDi 140 HP automatic | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+20% |
| Seat Altea 2006 2.0 TDi 170 HP manual | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+11% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.