The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 24,900
€ 23,300
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 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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.5 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
26.39 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
33 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
510 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
482 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
127 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
146.1 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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
