The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 25,200
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 20,900
 SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
€ 25,200
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 1.7 CRDi 136 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 1.6 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
71.1
71.1
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 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
61.7 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
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 136
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.6 %
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

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

Engine

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea 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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26.11 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
39 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
591 mi
Range
712 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
591 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
125.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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