The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 25,200

€ 23,400

€ 25,200
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 1.7 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
71.1
71.1
62.2
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
108.3
178.1
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
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.43 %

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 automatic 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.49 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26.11 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
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
39 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
591 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
591 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 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).
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
125.5 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 1.7 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