Seat Arosa 2000 1.2 TDI 3L

Seat Arosa 2000 1.2 diesel description

Hatchback Seat Arosa 2000 1.2 TDI 3L has been produced from January, 2000 to December, 2005. It has three-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.2 litres, which produces power of 61 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 140 Nm (Newton metres) on 1800 revolutions per minute.

This 3-cylinder 6-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has a fuel injection system with unit injectors and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 180 up to 300 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Seat Arosa 1.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Seat Arosa 2000 1.2 TDI 3L has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Seat Arosa 2000 1.2 TDI 3L accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 164 km/h.

Seat Arosa 2000 1.2 TDI 3L fuel consumption is 3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (33.3 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Seat Arosa 2000 - 2005 version, city fuel economy - 3.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 2.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 35 litres or 9.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1160 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1280 kilometers on highway.

Seat Arosa 2000

Seat Arosa 2000 1.2 TDI 3L technical data

Model: Seat Arosa 1.2 TDI 3L
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2000. January ... 2005. December 
Engine: 1191 cm3 Diesel, 3 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 61 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 140 NM ON 1800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 164 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.0 (combined) 3.6 (urban) 2.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 35 litres (9.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.55m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 130 litres
Trunk max capacity: 790 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1200 kg

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Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1191 cm3
Number of cylinders 3
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.7 mm
Compression ratio 19.5 : 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.

Fuel system Unit injector
Seat Arosa 2000 1.2 TDI 3L oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Power 61 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 140 NM ON 1800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 16 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 2002 onwards.

Engine also used on Audi A2 Volkswagen Lupo

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 Arosa hatchback [2000 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Seat Arosa 2001 1.0 Jan 2001 — Dec 2004

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 50 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Arosa 2000 1.2 TDI 3L

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.2 Diesel 61 HP 3.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
Seat Arosa 2001 1.4 Jan 2001 — Dec 2004 1.4 Petrol 60 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Arosa 2001 1.4 Automatic Jan 2001 — Dec 2004 1.4 Petrol 60 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Seat Arosa 2001 1.4 16V Jan 2001 — Dec 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10 seconds

1.4 Petrol 100 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Arosa 2001 1.4 TDi Jan 2001 — Mai 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (75 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.4 Diesel 75 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Arosa 2001 1.7 SDi Jan 2001 — Mai 2003 1.7 Diesel 60 HP 4.4 l/100km Manual (5)
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