Seat Altea 2004 1.6

Seat Altea 2004 1.6 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Seat Altea 2004 1.6 has been produced from June, 2004 to June, 2007. 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 engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 300 000 to 510 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Seat Altea 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Seat Altea 2004 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Seat Altea 2004 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 181 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Seat Altea 2004 1.6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.6 litres per 100km (13.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
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 safety

During safety testing Seat Altea has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Seat Altea is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Seat Altea got three stars.

Seat Altea 2004

Seat Altea 2004 1.6 technical data

Model: Seat Altea 1.6
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2004. June ... 2007. June 
Engine: 1595 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)
Maximum speed: 181 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 (combined) 10.4 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
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
Gross weight: 1200 kg

Seat Altea 2004 1.6 engine BGU

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 300,000 to 510,000 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 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.

Fuel system Injection
Seat Altea 2004 1.6 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 102 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 148 NM ON 3800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 2003
Duration of production 2 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Touran Volkswagen Caddy Seat Toledo

All Seat Altea minivan [2004 - 2009] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Seat Altea 2006 1.4 16V Jun 2006 — Jun 2007

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 85 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Altea 2004 1.6 Jun 2004 — Jun 2007 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Altea 2007 1.8 TFSI Jun 2007 — Jan 2009

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Altea 2004 1.9 TDi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Altea 2007 1.9 TDi Jun 2007 — Jan 2009 1.9 Diesel 105 HP - Automatic (6)
Seat Altea 2004 2.0 FSI Jun 2004 — Jun 2007 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Altea 2004 2.0 FSI Jun 2004 — Jun 2007 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6)
Seat Altea 2006 2.0 TFSI FR Jun 2006 — Jan 2009

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds

2.0 Petrol 200 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Altea 2004 2.0 TDi 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Altea 2004 2.0 TDi 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Seat Altea 2006 2.0 TDi Mar 2006 — Jan 2009

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Altea 2004 reviews
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