The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 20,900

€ 24,200

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 2.0 GDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 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 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.18 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four 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
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
101 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
109 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
34.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
34.27 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
31 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
455 mi
Range
456 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
455 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
142.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft











45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft