The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10)
€ 25,500

€ 27,300

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 26.5 cm shorter, 5.2 cm narrower and 8.2 cm lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1568
1768
1968
1650
1820
2020
1768 mm
Width
1820 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1568 mm
Height
1650 mm
2578
4280
2700
4545
4280 mm
Length
4545 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1519 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.36 %

General
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5P
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
143 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
189 NM
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
320 NM
189 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
125 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
11.16 kg/bhp
10.62 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
570 mi
Range
274 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
570 mi
274 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
137.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
137.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
409 L
Boot Capacity
322 L








1320 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L