The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18)
€ 20,500

€ 25,800

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 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 115.
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
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 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.95 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.38 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
31.38 lb/hp
30.38 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
633 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
633 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Environmental Impact
111 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft










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