The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 29,100

€ 18,500

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.09 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
RP
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
25.17 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
600 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
108 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
108 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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