2009 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1026 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea. 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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Altea | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Seat | Kia |
Model | Altea | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |