The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF 4x4 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 27,700

€ 17,300

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6.
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Carens 1.6
63.9
70.4
78.3
65
71.7
79.5
70.4 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.9 in
Height
65 in
101.4
176.9
106.3
178.9
176.9 in
Length
178.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Carens 1.6
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
11.73 %

General
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Carens 1.6
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Carens 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Carens 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
26.25 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
526 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
133.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







43.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft