The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 1.4 (10 - 13)
€ 25,000

€ 15,700

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700
ⓘ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 1.4.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.4
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 1.4
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.67 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
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 1.4
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.4
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea 1.4
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.01 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.76 lb/hp
37.01 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
456 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.4
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1446 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft







46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft