The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
€ 22,400
€ 21,600
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 10.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 6 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi.
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
61.7
69.6
77.5
67.7
71.7
79.5
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.7 in
Height
67.7 in
101.5
168.5
106.3
178.9
168.5 in
Length
178.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.42 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
104 hp
126 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
32.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.64 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
32.01 lb/hp
27.64 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
570 mi
600 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
123.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
