The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 24,900
€ 23,700
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 GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.5 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
1605
1805
1805
1568
1768
1968
1805 mm
Width
1768 mm
1805 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1605 mm
Height
1568 mm
2750
4525
2578
4280
4525 mm
Length
4280 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
1519 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.58 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
RP
Generation
5P
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
164 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 bhp
158 bhp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
210 NM
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
210 NM
250 NM
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
9.26 kg/bhp
9.46 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
39 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
494 mi
Range
510 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
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 GDI
138.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
661 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
103 L
Boot Capacity
409 L
1650 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1320 L
