The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 20,900

€ 25,200

€ 20,900
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 1.6 LPG 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 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.06 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
97 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
▶ REPLAY
35.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
35.68 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
24 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
30 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
273 mi
Range
591 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
273 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
125.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
144.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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