SEAT Altea XL (facelift 2009) 1.6 TDI (105 hp) Ecomotive start/stop

Diesel engine with 105 hp (77 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm), built 2009–2015, MPV body, front-wheel drive. The SEAT Altea XL (facelift 2009) has 2 more powerful diesel versions.

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Power105 hp (77 kW)
Torque184 lb-ft (250 Nm)
0–62 mph12.4 s
Top speed114 mph (183 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.6 TDI (105 hp) Ecomotive start/stop
Engine codeCAYC
Displacement1.6 L (1,598 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemDiesel common rail
Compression ratio16-5
Bore79.5 mm
Stroke80.5 mm
Engine oil capacity4.5 qt (4.3 l)
Engine systemsStart-stop system, particulate filter

Performance

Power105 hp (77 kW) @ 4400 rpm
Torque184 lb-ft (250 Nm) @ 1500-2500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)12.4 s
Top speed114 mph (183 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City45 mpg (5.2 l/100 km)
Highway52 mpg (4.5 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions192 g/mi (119 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 5
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleMPV
Doors5
Length175.9 in (4,469 mm)
Width69.6 in (1,768 mm)
Height62.2 in (1,581 mm)
Curb weight3,263 lb (1,480 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,462 lb (2,024 kg)
Cargo volume18.8 cu ft (532 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears6
SteeringElectric power steering
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a SEAT Altea with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other SEAT Altea XL (facelift 2009) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.2 TSI (105 hp) Ecomotive start/stopGasoline105 hp (77 kW)
1.4 (85 hp)Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)
1.4 TSI (125 hp)Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.6 (102 hp) EthanolFlex fuel (E85)102 hp (75 kW)
1.6 (102 hp) LPGGasoline/LPG102 hp (75 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) DSGDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.8 TSI (160 hp) DSGGasoline160 hp (118 kW)
1.2 TSI (105 hp)Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp)Diesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 TDI (90 hp)Diesel90 hp (66 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp)Diesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp) DSGDiesel140 hp (103 kW)

← All SEAT Altea XL (facelift 2009) engines

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