The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

€ 26,000
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 14) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 22,300
 SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 14)
71.1
71.1
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
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 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
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 1.8 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.12 %
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26.32 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
39 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
591 mi
Range
482 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
591 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
125.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft