The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 20,000
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 25,600
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
71.1
71.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
71.1 in
Width
69.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.2 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
178.1 in
Length
175.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4561 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.4 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
RP
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
530 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft