The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,900

€ 24,900

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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 1.7 CRDi 115
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.99 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
RP
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
113 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
30.38 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
49 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
510 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
751 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
127 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
98.8 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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