The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13)
€ 27,500

€ 22,200

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.2
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
108.3
178.1
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 1.6 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4473 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.56 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 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 XL 1.6 TDI
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
712 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft