Starting this month, the Altea, Altea XL and Leon ranges have all been extended with the 125 hp 1.4 TSI engine. This engine fills the gap between the 102 hp 1.6 and the 160 hp 1.8 TSI versions in the petrol range.
This engine is featured on the Altea and the Altea XL in their Stylance versions, and on the Leon in its Stylance and Sport-up versions.
The new 1.4 engine combines direct injection with supercharging to obtain a maximum output of 125 hp and lower fuel consumption and emissions. Combined fuel consumption figures total only 6.5 litres for every 100 km of driving and CO2 emissions of only 155 g/km. Next year, these three models equipped with this engine will fall into the new 4.75% registration tax bracket.
Besides the new engine, the entire range welcomes the new SEAT Mediasystem navigator, and the choice of two different colour schemes on the Altea and the Altea XL – the existing dark grey and black, or the new, lighter tones on door panels and dashboard.
Exceptional performance Downsizing an engine usually results in lower consumption, and thanks to its supercharging system it has all the necessary power available to propel any of the three models efficiently.
The use of supercharging also allows engineers to obtain a flat torque curve and make 200 Nm available across the entire rev range, maintaining the driving experience for consumers.
The 1.4 TSI engine’s 125 hp output and 200 Nm torque are its credentials. Output is achieved at 5000 rpm, which is quite conservative considering the engine’s displacement and the fact that the maximum torque value is achieved at only 1500 rpm and remains constant up to 4000 rpm. Until recently, to achieve these values, 2.0 atmospheric engines were employed. A constant power output across a broad rev interval gives the vehicle even acceleration, making driving easy and effortless and providing excellent road handling.
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