The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.4 (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 15,700

€ 25,200

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 136.
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 1.7 CRDi 136
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.15 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
84 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
97 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
105 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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37.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
37.01 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
36 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
526 mi
Range
591 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
526 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
123.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.4
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft










37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft