The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 23,000
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 27,300
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Carens 2.0 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (13 - 13)
71.1
71.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
69.6
76
71.1 in
Width
69.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76 in
63.2 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (13 - 13)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
175.9
178.1 in
Length
175.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4517 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.37 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
RP
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.1 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
621 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft