The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 17,300
€ 23,400
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.6
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
65
71.7
79.5
62.2
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65 in
Height
62.2 in
106.3
178.9
101.5
175.9
178.9 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.24 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.49 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
33.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
38 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
