The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 25,400
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 2.0 GDI.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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 2.0 GDI
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.56 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5P
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
168 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
20.26 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
456 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
600 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft