The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 25,800
 KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 115.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (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 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (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 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.07 %
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.7 CRDi 115
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.38 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
30.38 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft