The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,200
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
€ 24,200
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 22,200
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 TDI 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 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4473 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.56 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
456 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
712 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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