SEAT Ateca
Sharp Spanish styling meets Volkswagen Group practicality in a driver-focused family SUV.
- Power
- 150 bhp
- Top speed
- 125 mph
About the SEAT Ateca
The SEAT Ateca received a significant facelift for the 2021 model year, introducing a more aggressive hexagonal grille and updated LED lighting to align with the newer Leon. The 1.5-litre TSI engine features Active Cylinder Technology (ACT), which shuts down two cylinders under light loads to improve fuel efficiency. In FR trim, the Ateca gains a sportier suspension setup and progressive steering, making it one of the more engaging drives in the competitive compact SUV segment. It remains a popular choice for those seeking the utility of a Volkswagen Tiguan with a more youthful, dynamic character.
SEAT Ateca specs
The SEAT Ateca produces 150 bhp (112 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).
| Make | SEAT |
|---|---|
| Model | Ateca |
| Trim | 1.5 TSI FR |
| Years | 2020–present |
| Type | SUV |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | Spain |
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,498 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 150 bhp (112 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,355 kg (2,987 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 111 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
SEAT Ateca rarity in CarSpot
The SEAT Ateca is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 11 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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SEAT Ateca fun facts
- The Ateca was SEAT's first-ever SUV, named after a small village in the province of Zaragoza, Spain.
- The 1.5 TSI engine's ACT system can deactivate cylinders in just 13 to 36 milliseconds, a process virtually undetectable to the driver.
- Despite its Spanish branding, the Ateca is actually manufactured alongside its sibling, the Skoda Karoq, at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic.