The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,000
€ 25,600
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
