The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 15,300
€ 21,500
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0.
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0
61.7
69.6
77.5
65
71.7
79.5
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.7 in
Height
65 in
101.5
168.5
106.3
178.9
168.5 in
Length
178.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4158 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.13 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
84 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
97 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0
105 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
▶ REPLAY
35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
35.86 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
32 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
407 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
468 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
138.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
