The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 21,200

€ 25,200

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 136.
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 1.7 CRDi 136
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4550 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.29 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
▶ REPLAY
32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.2 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
633 mi
Range
591 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
633 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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).
125.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft











45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft