The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)

€ 29,100
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
€ 20,100
 SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
71.1
71.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4460 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.86 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
25.17 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft