The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 27,300
€ 23,300
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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
76
65
71.7
79.5
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
76 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
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.37 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
125 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
621 mi
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
146.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
