The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 20,900
€ 21,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 26.5 cm shorter, 5.2 cm narrower and 8.2 cm lower than the KIA Carens 2.0.
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
1568
1768
1968
1650
1820
2020
1768 mm
Width
1820 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1568 mm
Height
1650 mm
2578
4280
2700
4545
4280 mm
Length
4545 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1537 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.46 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
5P
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
143 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
189 NM
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
230 NM
189 NM
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
▶ REPLAY
17.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
17.19 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
407 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
712 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
409 L
Boot Capacity
322 L








1320 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L

















