The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 22,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
63.2
71.1
71.1
61.7
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
108.3
178.1
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 1.9 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.9 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.01 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
32.01 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
570 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
