The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 23,400

€ 24,400

€ 23,400
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 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 cm shorter, 5.2 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1581
1768
1968
1650
1820
2020
1768 mm
Width
1820 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1581 mm
Height
1650 mm
2578
4467
2700
4545
4467 mm
Length
4545 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1537 kg
2049 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.72 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5P
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
143 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
189 NM
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
250 NM
189 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
15.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
15.19 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
49 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
697 mi
Range
263 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
697 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
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 TDI
100.7 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
532 L
Boot Capacity
322 L









1604 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L