The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 26,600
€ 24,400
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 LPG.
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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 LPG
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.17 %
General
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
138 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
24.84 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
24 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
621 mi
Range
263 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
621 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
