How much is a 2021 Seat AtecaPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Seat AtecaPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €26,450, based on 21 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Seat Ateca depreciate per year?

A Seat Ateca loses roughly 9.0% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 Seat Ateca from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 Seat AtecaPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Seat AtecaPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Fetching listings · computing fair value · building charts

Switch powertrain:Diesel · 24 Petrol · 30 Overview

Engine:All engines 1.0L · 9 1.5L · 21

Filter by trim, gearbox, source1 active

Trim:FR · 1 Xperience · 1

Gearbox:Manual · 1 Automatic · 1

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Seat Ateca2021

Petrol · 1.5L

NI import est.€26,075

NI import saves ~€375

20 days avg on market · Low data confidence · VRT based on D (141–145 g/km) (27%), Revenue uses OMSP

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€22k – €28k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

NI active now

Updated 10h ago · NI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€26,450

private sale ~€23,191 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€15,746 – €19,121

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

79k km

typical 81k km

Days listed

20d

avg on market · demand 62/100

AI Market Summary

Direct injection petrol engines prone to carbon buildup (40k–80k km range) causing rough idle and hesitation — request service history, consider carbon cleaning cost.
DSG gearbox judder or hesitation during parking/low-speed manoeuvres reported; test drive thoroughly in car park and slow urban speeds before committing.
1.5 TSI turbocharger wastegate rattle under acceleration is possible — listen carefully during test drive acceleration; if present, budget for warranty or repair.
Well-positioned in market with steady demand; prices up 10.9% year-on-year, so negotiate on condition and service history rather than expecting discounts.
NI import saves €1,481 before VRT applies on top — factor full registration and tax costs into final budget before deciding.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

150 bhp

152 PS

Torque

250 Nm

184 lb·ft

0–62 mph

8.5s

124 mph top

Engine

1.5L

1498 cc

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Consumption

6.2 L

per 100 km

CO₂

142 g/km

Euro 6d

Fuel tank

50L

Dimensions

Width

1.84m

Height

1.60m

Wheelbase

2.64m

Kerb weight

1,362 kg

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Seat Ateca 2021

Reliability

4/5

The 2021 Seat Ateca petrol is a dependable compact SUV with solid build quality and strong reliability for its class. The petrol engines (1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI) are proven Volkswagen Group units with good track records, though direct injection engines can suffer carbon buildup. Ownership costs are moderate and parts availability is excellent through VW Group networks.

Known issues

Carbon buildup on direct injection petrol engines causing rough idle and hesitation around 40,000–80,000 km
Dual-clutch DSG gearbox (7-speed) can exhibit judder or hesitation during low-speed manoeuvres or parking
Turbocharger wastegate rattle on 1.5 TSI engines under acceleration or engine knock
Infotainment system freezing or touchscreen unresponsiveness (software issue)
Water ingress into door seals causing interior moisture and speaker damage
Premature brake pad wear (front pads typically 30,000–40,000 km)

Good for

Practical cabin space with good rear legroom and large boot for the class
Fuel efficiency for petrol—both 1.0 and 1.5 TSI return realistic 40–48 mpg in mixed driving
Comfortable ride quality and competent handling for family duties
Low running costs and strong resale value in the used market

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls3 found

Airbags2021

Airbag control unit may not deploy airbags correctly in certain crash scenarios due to software fault

Remedy: Airbag ECU software update

2021/12 DVSA

Brakes2021

Brake booster vacuum hose may detach, leading to increased pedal effort and longer stopping distances

Remedy: Replacement of brake booster hose and clip retainers

2021/18 DVSA

Fuel System2021

Fuel pump module may fail intermittently, causing engine stalling or difficulty starting

Remedy: Replacement of fuel pump module

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AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

NI · by value score

2021 Seat Ateca 1.5 TSI EVO Xperience 5dr DSG Video Review •

£14,995→€23,527imported

-13% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

81k km · automatic · Lisburn · 29d

Xperience

See ad

2021 Seat Ateca 1.5 TSI EVO FR 5dr Video Review •

£15,950→€24,654imported

-9% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

Low km

52k km · manual · 34d

See ad

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