The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 24,700
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
65
71.7
79.5
61.7
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65 in
Height
61.7 in
106.3
178.9
101.5
168.5
178.9 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.93 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
168 hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
610 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
610 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
