Seat Ronda 022A 1.7 Diesel (56 Hp)


Seat Ronda:

The SEAT Ronda is a small family car produced by the Spanish automaker SEAT from 1982 to 1986, and styled by Tom Tjaarda at Rayton Fissore in collaboration with the Technical Centre in Martorell. The Ronda was the first SEAT model named after a Spanish city. 177,869 Rondas were built in total.
The SEAT Ronda was a restyled SEAT Ritmo which in its turn derived from the Fiat Ritmo. The most visible external design differences between a Ritmo and a Ronda are rectangular headlights on the Ronda in place of the round ones featured on the Ritmo, different tail lights and panels, and changed door handles. Mechanically, there were also some minor differences, mostly due to the use of Spanish-built engines and other parts....(Read more on Wikipedia)

022A Overview:

Seat Ronda (022A). With 98 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.3 l/100km). Weighing only 971 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 21.5 s). The top speed reaches 144 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (95 hp), ideal for city commuting.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(022A: 1984 - 1986).

General:
Brand:Seat
Model:Ronda
Generation:022A
Modification (Engine):1.7 Diesel (56 Hp)
Start of production:August, 1983
End of production:September, 1985
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:56 Hp @ 4500 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:32.7 Hp/l [worst than previous generation]
Torque:98 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine displacement:1714
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:SOHC
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Compression ratio:20:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Diesel
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:8.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:21.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:21.5 sec
Maximum speed:144 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:17.3 kg/Hp, 57.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:9.9 kg/Nm, 100.9 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:20.4 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:971
Max. weight:1450
Max load:479
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1250 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:370 l
Fuel tank capacity:46 l
Size:
Length:4011 mm mm
Width:1650 mm mm
Height:1400 mm mm
Wheelbase:2448 mm mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):9.4 m [above average]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc [bad for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Front suspensionIndependent type McPherson
Rear suspensionIndependent coil spring

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