The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 22,000
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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
69.6
77.5
65
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
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 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.59 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
560 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
570 mi
560 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 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).
125.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 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
1155 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
