The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)

€ 22,300
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 23,700
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (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 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (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 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.85 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 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 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.42 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22.04 lb/hp
20.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
494 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
482 mi
494 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1457 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft