The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 22,300
€ 17,300
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
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 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.24 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
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22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22.04 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
482 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
