The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
€ 25,400
€ 22,000
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.34 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
168 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
131 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
20.26 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
560 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
600 mi
560 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
