Seat Inca 1.6 i
Seat Inca 1995 1.6 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Seat Inca 1.6 i has been produced from January, 1995 to January, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 4600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Seat Inca 1995 - 2000 version and torque 135 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 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. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 290 000 and 490 000 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 Inca 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.
Seat Inca 1.6 i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Seat Inca 1.6 i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 155 km/h.

Seat Inca 1.6 i technical data
Model: | Seat Inca 1.6 i | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1995. January ... 2000. January | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 75 HP ON 4600 RPM | Torque: | 135 NM ON 3200 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 155 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres (14.3 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.21m (length) | ||
Trunk capacity: | 1436 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 1080 kg |
Seat Inca 1.6 i engine AEE
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 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 | 1598 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 76.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 86.9 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.8 : 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 Inca 1.6 i oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 quarts) |
Power | 75 HP ON 4600 RPM |
Torque | 135 NM ON 3200 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Volkswagen (VW) |
Start of production (year) | 1995 |
Duration of production | 5 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Polo Skoda Octavia Seat Ibiza Seat Cordoba and 2 other models |
Most often compared to
All Seat Inca estate car [1995 - 2000] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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Seat Inca 1995 1.4 i | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | - |
Seat Inca 1.6 i
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 15 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | - |
Seat Inca 1995 1.9 SDI | 1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | - |