The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10)

€ 27,500
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 16,000
 SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10) SEAT Altea XL 1.4
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000

ⓘ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 1.4.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
71.1
71.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10)
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 Automatic (16 - 18)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10)
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 1.4
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.58 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.87 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
36.87 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
468 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
468 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft