The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 23,400
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
€ 27,500
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 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 DSG (10 - 15)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
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 DSG (10 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
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
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.79 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Performance

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

574 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
33.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
33.49 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
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
697 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 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