The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)

€ 24,500
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 21,600
 KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
67.7
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
71.7
79.5
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.2 in
Height
67.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
106.3
178.9
175.9 in
Length
178.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.27 %
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
126 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

0 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.64 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
24.67 lb/hp
27.64 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
570 mi
600 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft