Seat Altea 2009–2015 car dimensions: 4282 mm long, 1768 mm wide and 1576 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,450 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
Entry models have air conditioning and a basic radio with AUX. Higher trims add dual-zone Climatronic climate control, cruise control and a Media System with 5-inch colour touchscreen, navigation, DAB and Bluetooth. Parking sensors are rear-only on some packs or front and rear on higher equipment. Sliding rear seats and over 30 storage compartments make the cabin practical for family use. Standard safety includes ESP with EBA and six airbags. hill hold is available.
Boot holds 409 litres with seats up on the standard Altea, expanding when rear seats slide forward. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats creates up to 1320 litres. The longer XL version offers 532 litres seats-up and 1604 litres seats-down, with a two-tier floor and lashing points for secure loading.
Towing capacity reaches 1400 kg braked and around 750 kg unbraked on many engines, with payload near 620 kg depending on version. Suitable for light trailer or family load work. Sport models feature sports suspension. no heavy-duty cooling noted across the range.
The cabin offers a high roofline and generous passenger space. Rear seats slide and fold 60/40 for flexible load space. Higher trims add dual-zone climate control, height and lumbar seat adjustment, and leather multi-function steering wheel. Heated front seats come in the optional Winter Pack. Multiple storage compartments sit throughout.
Petrol and diesel engines available including Ecomotive variants.
1.6 TDI Ecomotive combined consumption 62.8 mpg / 4.5 l/100 km.
Oil change service every 15 000 km or 12 months. LongLife option extends to 30 000 km or 24 months.
Inspection service every 60 000 km or 4 years.
Euro NCAP 5 stars occupant safety, 4 stars child, 3 stars pedestrian.
Standard kit: ABS, TCS, ESP with EBA and Hill Hold, six airbags, ISOFIX.
Engines cover petrol 1.2 TSI to 1.8 TSI and diesel 1.6 TDI to 2.0 TDI. Ecomotive diesels deliver the lowest published figures at 62.8 mpg combined. Fuel tank holds 55 litres on most versions.
Service follows fixed or LongLife schedules. Oil and filter change sits at 15 000 km or yearly under fixed. LongLife stretches it. Brake fluid renews first at 36 months then every 24. Air and pollen filters renew every 60 000 km.
Safety kit is strong for the class. Six airbags are standard across the range with rear side airbags optional or later standard. ESP, ABS, traction control and hill hold come fitted. ISOFIX anchors sit on the rear seats. The car scored five Euro NCAP stars for adult occupant protection.
Keep the car with regular authorised service to protect residual value. Galvanised body and multi-link rear axle support everyday durability. Optional packs add convenience items without changing core ownership costs.
Length 4282 mm, Width 1768 mm, Height 1576 mm, Wheelbase 2578 mm (Altea 2009–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, SEAT Altea UK brochure, 2011/I-TECH) and technical data, auto-data.net and autoevolution.