The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 20,000
 KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 1.6 GDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
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 1.6 GDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.4 %
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
530 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft