The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 15,300
€ 27,500
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0 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 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4158 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.15 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
84 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
97 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
35.86 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
32 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
468 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
468 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
138.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
