Seat Toledo III (5P) 1.9 TDI (105 Hp)
Seat Toledo:
The SEAT Toledo is a small family car produced by the Spanish manufacturer SEAT, part of Volkswagen Group. The Toledo name was first introduced to the SEAT line up in May 1991 being named after a Spanish city with the same name, with the fourth generation being introduced at the end of 2012, for the model year of 2013. Production ended in February 2019, and the nameplate is currently not in use.
The initial version of the SEAT Toledo was launched as a four-door fastback saloon, and its sales career lasted from May 1991 to March 1999. Technically it was a five-door liftback, as its boot lid opened together with the rear window....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (5P) Overview:
Seat Toledo (III (5P)). With 250 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1429 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.4 s). The top speed reaches 183 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:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (150 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 9.7 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 8.4 L/100 km for its class.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 500 Liters.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (1M2): September, 2000 - November, 2003).
| General: |
| Brand: | Seat |
| Model: | Toledo |
| Generation: | III (5P) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.9 TDI (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | September, 2004 |
| End of production: | May, 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 55.4 Hp/l [19mm more] |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA188 / BJB, BXE More details about the engine EA188 / BJB, BXE |
| Engine displacement: | 1896 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 5.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 19:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 183 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.6 kg/Hp, 73.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.7 kg/Nm, 174.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.8 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1429 |
| Max. weight: | 2029 |
| Max load: | 600 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 4458 mm mm [19mm more] |
| Width: | 1768 mm mm [26mm more] |
| Height: | 1568 mm mm [132mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2578 mm mm [65mm more] |
| Front track: | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6.5 J X 16 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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