The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

€ 27,500
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 22,300
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 27,500
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 Automatic (16 - 18)
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 Automatic (16 - 18)
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
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4517 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.79 %
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 automatic 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
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

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

492 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
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 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
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 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
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