The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)

€ 25,500
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
168.5
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
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
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)

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 dual clutch 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
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
456 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
570 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 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
7
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1446 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft