The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 20,900

€ 24,400

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.11 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
101 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
109 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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34.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
34.27 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
31 mpg
24 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
455 mi
Range
263 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
455 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
142.1 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft









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