Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.6

Seat Altea 2006 1.6 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.6 has been produced from November, 2006 to January, 2009. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 102 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 148 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
More engine specs 
This Seat Altea 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 181 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.6 fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100km (13.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Seat real everyday fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Seat Altea fuel consumption.

Seat Altea 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Seat Altea 2006

Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.6 technical data

Model: Seat Altea XL Stationwagon 1.6
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2006. November ... 2009. January 
Engine: 1600 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 185 g/km
Power: 102 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 148 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 181 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km (28.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.28m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.57m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Trunk capacity: 409 litres
Gross weight: 1200 kg

Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.6 engine BSE

Engine displacement 1595 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 120,000 km (specified), 90,000 km (recommended)

Fuel system Injection
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.6 oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts) More service info
Power 102 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 148 NM ON 3800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 8 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2008 onwards.

Engine also used on Skoda Octavia Seat Leon

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Seat Altea minivan [2006 - 2009] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.4 16V Nov 2006 — Jun 2007 1.4 Petrol 85 HP - Manual (5)
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.6

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.8 TFSI Dec 2006 — Jan 2009

Most powerfull petrol version (160 HP)
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.8 TFSI Dec 2006 — Jan 2009

Most powerfull petrol version (160 HP)

1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 1.9 TDi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Altea 2007 XL Stationwagon 1.9 TDi Jun 2007 — Jan 2009 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 2.0 FSI 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6)
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 2.0 TDi 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Altea 2006 XL Stationwagon 2.0 TDi 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Seat Altea 2007 XL Stationwagon 2.0 TDi Jan 2007 — Jan 2009

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Altea 2006 reviews
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