The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

€ 22,200
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 20,900
 SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 1.6 LPG.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
71.1
71.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 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 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 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 1.6 LPG
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.55 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

General

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
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 XL 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
2
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 XL 1.6 LPG
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 XL 1.6 LPG

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG

▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.27 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.58 lb/hp
34.27 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
530 mi
Range
455 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
455 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1448 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft