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SeatAteca (2016-)

Available new
Medium/Large SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
2016 model + 2020 update tested

£25,897Typical price

Test score

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The Seat Ateca, launched in 2016, is Seat's first-ever SUV. It’s cheaper than the Volkswagen Tiguan, on which it's based, but is the Ateca as good to drive and own, and is it as practical? Find out in our full Seat Ateca review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

May 2025Last checked by Which?
Aug 2019First reviewed by Which?
Sept 2016Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test cars

6 Jun 2025

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

Model reliability 5-9 years

How we test model reliability 5-9 years

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Petrol reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

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Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Medium/Large SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£25,897 - £34,500
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	39.2 to 44.8mpg
Length	4,363 to 4,381mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,841mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,095mm
Height	1,601 to 1,611mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.05 m
On sale date	09 September 2016
Model years tested	2016 model + 2020 update tested
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£13.65

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	1.5 TSI ACT Xperience
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (150hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	15.38p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£67
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	169
Official fuel economy: WLTP	39.8 to 42.8
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	1800kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	700kg
Engine test date	11 January 2021
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	1.5 TSI ACT FR DSG
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (150hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.62p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£67
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	167
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1600kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	680kg
Engine test date	22 March 2019
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine and trim name	1.4 EcoTSI Xcellence
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.4-litre (150hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	14.5p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£67
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	High
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	153
Official fuel economy: NEDC	52.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1800kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	670kg
Engine test date	28 March 2017
Car test programme	2017

Engine four
Engine and trim name	2.0 TDI Xcellence 4Drive DSG
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (190hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	55 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	13.65p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	167
Official fuel economy: NEDC	52.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	2100kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	22 November 2016
Car test programme	2017

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