The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 24,100

€ 29,100

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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 141.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4484 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.12 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
23.8 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
697 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
697 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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