technical specifications Seat Altea XL 2010 Owner's Manual
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Accessories, replacement of parts and modifications
218Accessories, replacement of parts and modificationsAccessories and partsAlways consult an Authorised Service Centre before 
purchasing accessories and parts.Your vehicle is designed to offer a high standard of active and passive safety.
Before purchasing accessories and parts, and before making technical 
changes to your car, we recommend you consult your Authorised Service 
Centre.
SEAT dealerships will be happy to provide you with the latest information 
about the use, legal requirements and recommendations from the manufac-
turer regarding accessories and parts.
We recommend you use only  SEAT Approved Accessories
® and SEAT 
Approved Spare Parts
®. In this way, SEAT can guarantee that the product in 
question is suitable, reliable and safe. SEAT Authorised Service Centres have 
the necessary experience and facilities to ensure that parts are correctly and 
professionally installed.
Despite continuous monitoring of the market, SEAT is not able to assess the 
reliability, safety and suitability of those parts  SEAT has not approved. For 
this reason, SEAT cannot assume responsibility for any non-genuine parts 
used, even if these parts have been approved by an official testing agency or 
are covered by an official approval certificate.
Any  equipment subsequently installed  which has a direct effect on the 
ve hi cle  a nd/ or  the  way  i t is  d ri ve n ( e. g.  cr u is e co ntrol  s ys te m  o r e lec tro ni ca lly-
controlled suspension) must be approved by SEAT and bear the  e mark (the 
European Union's authorisation symbol).
If any  additional electrical components  are fitted so that they do not serve to 
control the vehicle itself (for instance a refrigerator box, laptop or ventilator  fan, etc.), then they must bear the 
CE mark (European Union manufacturer 
conformity declaration).
WARNING
Accessories, for example telephone holders or drink holders, should never 
be fitted on the covers of, or within the working range of the airbags. Other-
wise, there is a danger of injury if the airbag is triggered in an accident.Technical modificationsModifications must always be carried out according to our 
specifications.Unauthorised modifications to the electronic components or software in the 
vehicle may cause malfunctions. Due to the way the electronic components 
are linked together in networks, other indirect systems may be affected by the 
faults. This can seriously impair safety, lead to excessive wear of compo-
nents, and also invalidate your vehicle registration documents.
SEAT Authorised Service Centres cannot be held liable for any damage 
caused by modifications and/or work incorrectly performed.
For this reason, we recommend that all work should be performed by an 
Authorised Service Centre using  genuine and SEAT 
® approved parts and 
accessories .
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Technical Data
Oil propertiesViscosity
The viscosity class of the oil is selected according to the diagram.
When the ambient temperature falls outside the limits of the scale for a short 
period, an oil change is not required.
Mono-grade oil
Single grade oils are generally not suitable for all year round use, due to 
ranges of viscosity
22). These oils are only useful in a climate that is constantly very cold or very 
warm.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the engine oil. The deterioration 
caused by these additives is not covered by the warranty.
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an engine oil that conforms to the 
corresponding VW specifications and keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the 
correct engine oil will always be available for a top-up if needed.Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil dipstick indi
cates the level of the oil.
Engine type
Specification
Petrol
VW 501 01/ VW 502 00/ VW 504 00
Diesel 
VW 505 01/ VW 507 00/ VW 506 01
Diesel Engines with Particulate filter 
(DPF)
a)
a)Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the engine.
VW 507 00
Fig. 165  Types of oil 
according to temperature
22)Viscosity: oil density
Fig. 166  Engine oil 
dipstick.
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Technical Data
Checking the coolant level and topping up 
The correct coolant level is important for fault-free func-
tioning of the engine cooling system.Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒  in 
“Safety instructions on  working in the engine compartment” on 
page 227.
Opening the coolant expansion tank
– Switch off the engine and allow it to cool.
– To prevent scalding, cover the cap on the expansion tank with a 
thick cloth and carefully unscrew the cap  ⇒.
Checking coolant level
– Look into the open coolant expansion tank and read off the  coolant level. – If the level is underneath the “MIN” mark, top up with coolant.
To p p i n g  u p  c o o l a n t
–Only use 
new coolant.
– Do not fill above the “MAX” mark.
Closing the coolant expansion tank
– Screw the cap on again  tightly.
The position of the coolant expansion reservoir is shown in the corresponding 
engine compartment diagram  ⇒page 287.
Make sure that the coolant meets the required specifications ⇒ page 234. 
Do not use a different type of additive if coolant additive G 12+ is not avail-
able. In this case use only water and bring the coolant concentration back up 
to the correct level as soon as possible by putting in the specified additive 
⇒ page 234.
Always top up with new  coolant.
Do not fill above the “MAX” mark. Otherwise the excess coolant will be forced 
out of the cooling system when the engine is hot.
The coolant additive G 12+ (dyed purple) may be mixed with G 12 (dyed red) 
and also with G 11.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be 
carried out cautiously.•When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety 
warnings  ⇒page 227.
Fig. 168  In the engine 
compartment: Coolant 
expansion tank cap
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Technical Data
288Petrol engine 1.4 63 kW (85 bhp)Engine specifications
Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weights Power output in kW (bhp) 
rpm 63 (85)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 132/ 3800
No. of cylinders, capacity  in cm 
3
4/ 1390
Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)With a slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 169
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 9,9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 15,1
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1950
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1405
Front gross axle weight in kg 934
Rear gross axle weight in kg 1033
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes  700
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
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Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.4 92 kW (125 bhp)Engine specifications
Performance figures
Weights
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
2.8 litres
Power output in kW (bhp)  rpm 92 (125)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 200/ 1500-4000
No. of cylinders, capacity  in cm 
3
4/ 1390
Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)With a slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 194
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 7,0
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 10,5
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2023
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1478
Front gross axle weight in kg 1004
Rear gross axle weight in kg 1036
Permitted roof load in kg 75
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Technical Data
290Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.6 75 kW (102 bhp)Engine specifications
Performance figures Trailer without brakes 
730
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1300
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.3 litres
Running on LPG Running on petrol
Power output in kW (HP)  rpm 72 (98)/ 560075 (102)/ 5600
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 144/ 3800148/ 3800
No. of cylinders, capacity  in cm 
3
4/ 15954/ 1595
Fuel LPGSuper 95 octane rating or Regular 91 
octane rating
a)
a)Slight power loss.
Running on LPG
Running on petrol
Maximum speed in km/h 178181
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 9,39
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 1413,4
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Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 bhp)Engine specifications
Gross vehicle weight
in kg 2040
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1495
Front gross axle weight in kg 970
Rear gross axle weight in kg 1085
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes  740
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.1 litres
Power output in kW (bhp)  rpm 118 (160)/4500-6200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/ 1500-4500
No. of cylinders, capacity  in cm 
3
4/ 1798
Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)With a slight power loss
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Diesel engine 1.9 l TDI 66 kW (90 bhp)Engine specifications
Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weightsPower output in kW (bhp) 
rpm 66 (90)/ 4000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 210/1800
No. of cylinders, capacity  in cm 
3
4/1896
Fuel Min. 51 CN
a)
a)Cetane- Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the dieselMaximum speed in km/h 183
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 8,4
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 12,6
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2050
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1505
Front gross axle weight in kg 1050
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1030
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes  750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
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294Engine oil capacityDiesel engine 1.9 l TDI 77 kW (105 bhp)Engine specifications
Performance figures
Weights Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
4.3 litres
Power output in kW (HP)  rpm 77 (105) 4000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/1900
No. of cylinders, capacity  in cm 
3
4/1896
Fuel Min. 51 CZ
Manual Automatic
Maximum speed in km/h 183183
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 8,48,2
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 12,612,7
Manual Automatic
Gross vehicle weight in kg 20502094
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 15051549
Front gross axle weight in kg 10501080
Rear gross axle weight in kg 10311031
Permitted roof load in kg 75
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Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity
Diesel engine 1.9 TDI 77 kW (105 bhp). Four-wheel driveEngine specifications
Performance figures
Trailer without brakes 
750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.3 litres
Power output in kW (bhp)  rpm 77 (105)/ 4000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/1900
No. of cylinders, capacity  in cm 
3
4/1896
Fuel Min. 51 CN
a)
a)Cetane- Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the dieselMaximum speed in km/h 175
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 8,5
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 13,3
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