The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 26,200
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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 CRDi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4683 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.42 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea XL 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 XL 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 XL 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
26.39 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
33 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
551 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
482 mi
551 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
146.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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
