Seat Toledo II (1M2) 2.3 V5 (170 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)

II (1M2) Overview:

Seat Toledo (II (1M2)). With 220 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1386 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.2 s). The top speed reaches 216 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (180 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 8 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Generous trunk capacity of 500 Liters.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.

Cons:

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


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (1M2): September, 1999 - July, 2004).

General:
Brand:Seat
Model:Toledo
Generation:II (1M2)
Modification (Engine):2.3 V5 (170 Hp)
Start of production:September, 2000
End of production:November, 2003
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:170 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:73.1 Hp/l [Same length.]
Torque:220 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:AQN More details about the engine AQN
Engine displacement:2324
Number of cylinders:5
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:4.6 l
Coolant:9.2 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:81 mm mm
Piston Stroke:90.2 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.8:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:12.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:8.7 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:9.2 sec
Maximum speed:216 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:8.2 kg/Hp, 122.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6.3 kg/Nm, 158.7 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:8.7 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1386
Max. weight:1821
Max load:435
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:500 l
Fuel tank capacity:55 l
Size:
Length:4439 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1742 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1436 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2513 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1513 mm
Rear (Back) track:1492 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size205/55 R16
Front suspensionSpring Strut
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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