SEAT Tarraco

SEAT Tarraco
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The Seat Tarraco is a six-seat SUV powered by a 1.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 117 kW, with a top speed of 203 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 183 g/km. Measuring 4,790 mm in length and weighing 1,819 kg, it saw modest Norwegian registration numbers with 18 units registered in 2019 and 13 in 2020. Four safety recalls have been recorded in the EU Safety Gate database for this model.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerSEAT
Body typeSUV
FuelDiesel
Engine power118 kW (158 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)119 g/km
Kerb weight1,777 kg
Displacement1,493 cc
Top speed203 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,740 mm
Width1,840 mm
Height1,670 mm
Seats6
Doors5

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 11 European countries that registered the SEAT Tarraco in 2025 (178 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of SEAT Tarraco registered for the first time in Norway per year.

SEAT Tarraco first registrations in Norway per year
201918
202013

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of SEAT Tarraco cars registered for the first time across 11 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany93
Spain30
United Kingdom21
Slovakia11
Czechia10
France5
Portugal3
Slovenia2
Austria1
Bulgaria1
Lithuania1

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the SEAT Tarraco (from registration data). 3 variants.

Engine variants for SEAT Tarraco
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.4 l · 4-cyl205 km/h
1.5 l · 4-cyl199 km/h
2.0 l · 4-cyl211 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Other SEAT models

Similar SUV models

Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 88% of SEAT Tarracos pass their MOT test first time, based on 6,315 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

4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the SEAT Tarraco. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-02-28

  • 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 vehicle.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-04-22

  • 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 2024-01-12

  • 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 2023-07-28

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 Tarraco?
The SEAT Tarraco has a rated top speed of 203 km/h.
How much power does the SEAT Tarraco have?
The SEAT Tarraco produces 118 kW (158 hp).
What are the dimensions of the SEAT Tarraco?
The SEAT Tarraco is 4,740 mm long, 1,840 mm wide and 1,670 mm tall.
How much does the SEAT Tarraco weigh?
The SEAT Tarraco has a kerb weight of about 1,777 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the SEAT Tarraco?
The SEAT Tarraco emits 119 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the SEAT Tarraco have?
The SEAT Tarraco has 6 seats.