The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 21,500

€ 17,800

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3389 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.51 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.7 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
28 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
407 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
407 mi
600 mi
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
108 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
159.2 kWh
108 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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