The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 24,200
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 22,700
 SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
71.1
71.1
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
69.6
77.5
71.1 in
Width
69.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.2 in
Height
61.7 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
101.5
168.5
178.1 in
Length
168.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.93 %
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
RP
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
32.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
456 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft