The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
€ 16,000
€ 21,600
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
62.2
69.6
77.5
67.7
71.7
79.5
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.2 in
Height
67.7 in
101.5
175.9
106.3
178.9
175.9 in
Length
178.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.08 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
84 hp
126 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
97 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
105 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
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36.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.64 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
36.87 lb/hp
27.64 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
32 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
468 mi
600 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
138.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
