The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 28,700
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 24,400
 KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 LPG.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14)
69.6
77.5
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
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 LPG
3501 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4700 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.2 %
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)

General

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5P
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

▶ REPLAY
25.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
25.37 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
24 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
263 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
600 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft