Especificaciones y análisis del SEAT Toledo
Power
140HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
6l/100
Emissions
160g/km
0-100 km/h
9.9s
Top Speed
201km/h
Weight
1564kg
Price
23,711€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
500 L
55 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the SEAT Toledo 2.0 TDI 140 CV Stylance DSG (2006-2008)
General description
The 2005 SEAT Toledo 2.0 TDI 140 CV Stylance DSG is a vehicle that, despite its age, still offers an interesting proposition for those looking for a family car with a touch of sportiness and efficiency. Its design, although polarizing at the time, hides a spacious interior and a robust diesel engine that, combined with the DSG transmission, promises a pleasant and efficient driving experience.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Toledo 2.0 TDI 140 CV Stylance DSG feels solid and composed. The 140 CV diesel engine delivers a good dose of torque from low revolutions, which translates into energetic response and more than sufficient overtaking capability. The 6-speed DSG transmission is a marvel, with fast and smooth gear changes that contribute to fluid and uninterrupted driving. The suspension, McPherson type at the front and deformable parallelogram at the rear, offers a good balance between comfort and stability, absorbing road irregularities without sacrificing the feeling of control. The electric power steering is precise and communicative, allowing the driver to feel what is happening under the wheels. In general, it is a car that invites you to enjoy long journeys, with contained noise levels and well-resolved ergonomics.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the 2005 SEAT Toledo was, and still is, a point of debate. Its five-door silhouette, with a raised rear and a tailgate that integrates in a peculiar way, distinguishes it from its range siblings. Although some considered it risky, others saw in it an original and functional proposal. The front, with the characteristic SEAT headlights of the time, gives it a determined look. Inside, the design is more conventional, with a well-organized dashboard and good quality materials for its segment. Roominess is one of its strong points, with generous space for occupants and a 500-liter trunk that makes it an ideal companion for families.
Technology and features
In terms of technology, the 2005 Toledo 2.0 TDI 140 CV Stylance DSG incorporates elements that, for its time, were quite advanced. The 2.0 TDI engine with direct injection via unit injector, variable geometry turbo, and intercooler, is an example of efficiency and performance. The dual-clutch DSG transmission, one of the first to become popular in the market, marked a before and after in the automatic driving experience. In terms of safety, it has ventilated disc brakes at the front and discs at the rear, and electric power steering that improves maneuverability. Although it does not have the latest current driving aids, its standard equipment was competitive at the time.
Competition
In its segment, the SEAT Toledo 2.0 TDI 140 CV Stylance DSG faced rivals such as the Volkswagen Jetta, the Skoda Octavia, or the Ford Focus Sedan. Compared to them, the Toledo offered a more distinctive design, comparable interior roominess, and the advantage of the DSG transmission, which not all its competitors offered at the time. Its 140 CV diesel engine placed it in an advantageous position in terms of performance and efficiency compared to some gasoline alternatives.
Conclusion
The 2005 SEAT Toledo 2.0 TDI 140 CV Stylance DSG is a car that, despite its particular design, offers a very attractive combination of space, performance, and efficiency. Its diesel engine and DSG transmission make it an ideal companion for daily use and long journeys, with contained consumption and energetic response. It is a vehicle that, if well maintained, can continue to offer much satisfaction to its owners, standing out for its mechanical reliability and driving comfort.