The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 24,700
 KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 136.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
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 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
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 136
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.16 %
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 136
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
244 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
244 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
706 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1453 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft