
Review: SEAT Altea XL (2007 – 2015)
Rating:
Longer than standard Altea. Very roomy inside and a huge boot. Decent amount of kit. Excellent crash test rating.
Only five seats. Less versatile than a Renault Scenic. Ride quality not forgiving enough
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SEAT Altea XL (2007 – 2015): At A Glance
- Insurance Groups are between 10–21
- On average it achieves 85% of the official MPG figure
Shares same body as SEAT Altea Freetrack 2007 Road Test
What does a SEAT Altea XL (2007 – 2015) cost?
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Real MPG average for a SEAT Altea XL (2007 – 2015)

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Average performance
85%
Real MPG
34–62 mpg
MPGs submitted
140
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DSG gearbox problems

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What do owners think?
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