The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

€ 23,700
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 22,300
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
71.1
71.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
71.1 in
Width
69.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.2 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
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 1.8 TSI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4517 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.85 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
RP
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.42 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea XL 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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1457 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft