The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)
€ 20,200

€ 24,300

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136.
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
3375 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.29 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
101 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
244 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
109 lb‑ft
244 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
▶ REPLAY
33.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
33.42 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
31 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
455 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
455 mi
706 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
142.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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