The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,000

€ 18,100

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.6.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
63.2
71.1
71.1
61.7
69.6
77.5
71.1 in
Width
69.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.2 in
Height
61.7 in
108.3
178.1
101.5
168.5
178.1 in
Length
168.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.32 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
101 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
444 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
444 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft