The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 18,800
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6.
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
65
71.7
79.5
62.2
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65 in
Height
62.2 in
106.3
178.9
101.5
175.9
178.9 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4363 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.58 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
101 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
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23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.3 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
31.3 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
438 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
438 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
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).
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
