The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

€ 24,400
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
€ 26,200
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
71.7
79.5
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
106.3
178.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4683 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.67 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.7 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
24 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
263 mi
Range
551 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
263 mi
551 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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).
127.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft