The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)

€ 21,600
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
€ 19,400
 SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 6 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
67.7
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
71.7
79.5
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
67.7 in
Height
61.7 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
106.3
178.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
101.5
168.5
178.9 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4319 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.93 %
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)

General

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

0 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.79 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
27.64 lb/hp
25.79 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
600 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
117.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft