The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 24,400

€ 20,900

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 LPG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
65
71.7
79.5
61.7
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65 in
Height
61.7 in
106.3
178.9
101.5
168.5
178.9 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.44 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Straight-four 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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.7 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
24 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
31 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
263 mi
Range
712 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
263 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
143.1 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 LPG
143.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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