The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,000
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 24,900
 SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
71.1
71.1
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.8 TSI
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.17 %
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 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 1.8 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.76 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
456 mi
Range
510 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
127 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1446 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft