The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 27,500
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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
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 2.0 GDI
3481 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4683 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.73 %
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 dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
25.22 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
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
551 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
551 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 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
