SEAT Ateca
The SEAT Ateca is an SUV with five seats and a length of 4,453 mm. Engine options range from 1,000 to 2,000 cc with 3 to 4 cylinders, with top speed reaching 197 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 147 g/km for petrol versions and 139 g/km for diesel versions (WLTP). In Norway, 110 were registered new between 2019 and 2020, peaking at 100 in 2019. Six recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | SEAT |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 106 kW (142 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Petrol 147 g/km, diesel 139 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,421 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,000–2,000 cc |
| Cylinders (engines) | 3–4 |
| Top speed | 197 km/h |
| Length | 4,453 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,841 mm |
| Height | 1,618 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the SEAT Ateca registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (20,919 cars), engine power from 21 countries, kerb weight from 22 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of SEAT Ateca registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
110 SEAT Ateca cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2020, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 110 kW (148 hp) | 1,467 kg | 2019–2020 | 86 |
| Petrol | 140 kW (188 hp) | 1,536 kg | 2019 | 12 |
| Diesel | 110 kW (148 hp) | 1,578 kg | 2019–2020 | 12 |
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of SEAT Ateca cars registered for the first time across 23 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,356 |
| Spain | 6,249 |
| United Kingdom | 2,927 |
| Austria | 1,899 |
| France | 1,150 |
| Poland | 859 |
| Ireland | 559 |
| Italy | 431 |
| Netherlands | 404 |
| Slovakia | 221 |
| Belgium | 139 |
| Hungary | 124 |
| Czechia | 111 |
| Romania | 94 |
| Slovenia | 83 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 91% of SEAT Atecas pass their MOT test first time, based on 37,090 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
6 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the SEAT Ateca. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
In the event of an accident, the central rear head restraint may consequently become detached from the guide rods and lose its supportive and protective effect.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-04-26
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-02-26
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
This may lead to a loss of driving stability, entailing an accident risk.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-02-02
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
This can reduce its protective function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-09-27
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
In case of an accident the support and protection provided might be limited increasing the risk of injuries.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-02-15
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-10-23
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all SEAT recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the SEAT Ateca?
- The SEAT Ateca has a rated top speed of 197 km/h.
- How much power does the SEAT Ateca have?
- The SEAT Ateca produces 106 kW (142 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the SEAT Ateca?
- The SEAT Ateca is 4,453 mm long, 1,841 mm wide and 1,618 mm tall.
- How much does the SEAT Ateca weigh?
- The SEAT Ateca has a kerb weight of about 1,421 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the SEAT Ateca?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the SEAT Ateca registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Petrol 147 g/km, diesel 139 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the SEAT Ateca have?
- The SEAT Ateca has 5 seats.