The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 21,500
€ 15,300
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 1.4.
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.4
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 1.4
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4158 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.13 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.4
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.7 lb/hp
35.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
28 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
407 mi
Range
468 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
407 mi
468 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.4
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
