Seat Altea — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
SEAT's sporty compact MPV, offering a raised driving position, sharp handling, and family-friendly cabin versatility.
The SEAT Altea is a compact MPV designed to stand out with its sporty styling and sharp handling, proving that family cars do not have to be dull to drive.
It features a range of Volkswagen Group engines, with the 1.6 TDI Ecomotive version being highly popular for its low tax band and excellent fuel efficiency.
Real-world fuel economy for the 1.6 TDI averages around 48 MPG, while the 1.2 TSI petrol engine returns a respectable 37 MPG in mixed driving.
TL;DR
37 MPG
Real-world petrol
48 MPG
Real-world diesel
55L
Tank capacity
£75.24
Full tank (petrol)
16.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Seat Altea achieves an estimated 37 MPG (petrol) and 48 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 55-litre tank completely costs approximately £75.24 (petrol) or £78.16 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
37
Real-world MPG
Petrol
44.1
Official WLTP
Petrol
48
Real-world MPG
Diesel
57.7
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £840 | £673 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1244 | £996 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1681 | £1346 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2521 | £2019 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3362 | £2692 |
| Full tank (55L) | £75.24 | £78.16 |
| Cost per mile | 16.8p | 13.5p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Altea compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Altea
Look out for Ecomotive models which feature aerodynamic tweaks and low-resistance tyres for better MPG.
The Altea is tall; drive smoothly on the motorway at 65 mph to minimize aerodynamic drag.
Regular servicing is key to maintaining the efficiency of the TDI fuel injectors.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Seat Altea achieving ~37 MPG real-world, if you fill 44 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.40
Gross saving on fuel
£0.50
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.90
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 26 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Seat Altea?
The Seat Altea achieves approximately 37 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 44.1 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 48 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Seat Altea?
The Seat Altea has a fuel tank of 55 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £75.24. Diesel costs approximately £78.16 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Seat Altea?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Seat Altea costs approximately £1244 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1681. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Seat Altea?
In a Seat Altea doing ~37 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 44-litre fill nets approximately £3.90 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 26 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Seat Altea cost per mile in fuel?
The Seat Altea costs approximately 16.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.04 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Seat Altea?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Seat Altea is 44.1 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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