The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 26,600

€ 27,500

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 24.5 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
1568
1768
1968
1605
1805
1805
1768 mm
Width
1805 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1805 mm
1568 mm
Height
1605 mm
2578
4280
2750
4525
4280 mm
Length
4525 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.25 %

General
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
164 bhp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
164 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
213 NM
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
320 NM
213 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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11.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
11.27 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
621 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
621 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
409 L
Boot Capacity
536 L










1320 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L