The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 24,300
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 23,400
 SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
€ 24,300
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 1.7 CRDi 136 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 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)
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 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)
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 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4517 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.83 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
RP
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
244 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
244 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.49 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
25.78 lb/hp
33.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
46 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
706 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 1.7 CRDi 136
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft