The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 19,400
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
€ 24,200
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI 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 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
101.5
168.5
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
108.3
178.1
168.5 in
Length
178.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4319 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.34 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
123 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Performance

SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
25.79 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
456 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
526 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
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