The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 18,800
€ 20,000
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4363 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.65 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
101 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
109 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
31.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
31.3 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
30 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
438 mi
Range
554 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
438 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
147.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
