The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 21,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 2.0.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
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 2.0
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.77 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
407 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
