The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 29,100

€ 22,700

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.34 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
RP
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
25.17 lb/hp
32.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 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 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft