The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,400
€ 25,600
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
65
71.7
79.5
62.2
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65 in
Height
62.2 in
106.3
178.9
101.5
175.9
178.9 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.77 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
UN
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four 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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.7 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
24 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
42 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
263 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
263 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
