The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 18,800
€ 17,300
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6
62.2
69.6
77.5
65
71.7
79.5
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.2 in
Height
65 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 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4363 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.09 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
101 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
109 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
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31.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
31.3 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
30 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
438 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
147.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
