The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 23,100
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 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 1.9 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.2
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
108.3
178.1
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 1.9 TDI
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4616 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.89 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
RP
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.84 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
32.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
570 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
