The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 20,500

€ 24,400

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 26.5 cm shorter, 5.2 cm narrower and 8.2 cm lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1537 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
57 kg
3.71 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5P
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
143 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
189 NM
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
250 NM
189 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
14.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
14.23 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
633 mi
Range
263 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
633 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
409 L
Boot Capacity
322 L








1320 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L