The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)

€ 22,200
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
€ 21,500
 KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI 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.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13)
69.6
77.5
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
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 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4473 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.48 %
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0

▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
33.07 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
407 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
712 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 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