The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)

€ 20,000
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 25,900
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
71.1
71.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)
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 (16 - 18)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3501 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4700 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.2 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)

General

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
RP
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.37 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
25.37 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
600 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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