The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 20,100
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
€ 25,200
 KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI 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 136.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
108.3
178.1
175.9 in
Length
178.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.86 %
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

▶ REPLAY
26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
26.49 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
591 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
526 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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