The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT (16 - 18)

€ 20,100
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
€ 29,100
 KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT (16 - 18) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 141.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT (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 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT (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 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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 141 DCT (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

▶ REPLAY
26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
26.49 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
526 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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