The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 21,200
€ 20,000
€ 21,200
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 1.9 TDI 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 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62.2
69.6
77.5
63.2
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
101.5
175.9
108.3
178.1
175.9 in
Length
178.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4550 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
104 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.2 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
633 mi
Range
554 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
633 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
