The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 24,200
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 2.0 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 2.0 GDI.
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
General
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
138 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
589 mi
Range
456 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
589 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
