The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
€ 21,500
€ 20,100
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.84 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.7 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
28 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
407 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
407 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
159.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
