The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

€ 22,000
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10) KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
€ 25,500
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
71.7
79.5
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
106.3
178.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
168.5
178.9 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
3596 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.59 %
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
26.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
26.06 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
39 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
570 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
560 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
125.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 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