The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,500
€ 24,900
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.74 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 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 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 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.7 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
28 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
407 mi
Range
510 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
407 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
127 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
159.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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
