The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)
€ 24,200

€ 25,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
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 141
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.51 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.41 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
24.86 lb/hp
23.41 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 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