The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)

€ 25,000
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (10 - 15) SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
€ 23,300
 KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09) KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 10.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi.
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)
69.6
77.5
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
71.7
79.5
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.7 in
Height
65 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)
101.5
168.5
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
106.3
178.9
168.5 in
Length
178.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.31 %
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)

General

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi

Performance

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
125 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
23.41 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
697 mi
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
146.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft