The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
€ 18,500

€ 24,200

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 141.
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
62.2
69.6
77.5
63.2
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
101.5
175.9
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 1.7 CRDi 141
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.97 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.7 CRDi 141
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
114 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
29.57 lb/hp
24.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
600 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
600 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft











45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft