The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 22,200
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 23,400
 SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
71.1
71.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 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 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 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 1.6 TDI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4517 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.14 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

General

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
530 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1448 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft