The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 20,200

€ 23,300

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG 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 CRDi.
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3375 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.33 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
97 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
106 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
34.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
34.79 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
24 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
30 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
273 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
273 mi
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
146.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
144.5 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








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