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Seat Altea Freetrack · Facelift 2009 2.0 TSIvsSeat Tarraco 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Altea Freetrack · Facelift 2009

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2009-2015
VS

Seat Tarraco

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Tarraco 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    147 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Largest trunk
    760 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,661 kg
    3,662 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSISeatTarraco2.0 TDI
Power
211hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,661kg3,662lb
1,741kg3,838lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
81.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
39.4s
Calculated
50.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,493mm177in
4,735mm186in
Width
1,788mm70in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,622mm64in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,576mm101in
2,790mm110in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,564mm62in
Trunk volume
490L
760L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
147g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSISeat Tarraco 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Tarraco 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSISeatTarraco2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.4 s
50.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI has 21 hp more than Seat Tarraco 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Tarraco 2.0 TDI and Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
1,661 kg
3,662 lb
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
1,741 kg
3,838 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI7.6 s
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI and Seat Tarraco 2.0 TDI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Tarraco 2.0 TDI and Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI: 2.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,493 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 in
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
760 L
26.8 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Seat Tarraco 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
SeatTarraco2.0 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSISeatTarraco2.0 TDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.0 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,661 kg
3,662 lb
1,741 kg
3,838 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,493 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
760 L
26.8 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
147 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
760 L
26.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSISeat Tarraco 2.0 TDI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Tarraco 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 357 km (222 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 270 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 50 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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