2005 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 22 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Altea (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Carens | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |