The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)

€ 18,500
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 20,000
 KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
71.1
71.1
69.6 in
Width
71.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
62.2 in
Height
63.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
108.3
178.1
175.9 in
Length
178.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.32 %
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
29.57 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
554 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
600 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft