The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Altea 1.4 (10 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 15,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700
ⓘ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 1.4.
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.66 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.4
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.01 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
26.39 lb/hp
37.01 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
33 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
482 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
Environmental Impact
146.1 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 CRDi
146.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
