The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 24,900
€ 22,200
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.8 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 1.6 GDI.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.79 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
510 mi
Range
530 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
510 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
