The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 17,800
€ 20,000
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
61.7
69.6
77.5
63.2
71.1
71.1
69.6 in
Width
71.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
61.7 in
Height
63.2 in
101.5
168.5
108.3
178.1
168.5 in
Length
178.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.72 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
28.83 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
600 mi
Range
554 mi
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
600 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
108 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
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
