The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 20,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 LPG.
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
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 LPG
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.24 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
97 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.68 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
35.68 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
24 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
422 mi
Range
273 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
273 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
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).
144.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
144.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft









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