Kia Carens I (RS) or SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P)?

1999–2006 vs 2004–2009 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Carens I (RS) 4,493 mm, Toledo Mk3 (5P) 4,467 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Carens I (RS) 422 l, Toledo Mk3 (5P) 500 l.
Lowest consumption: Carens I (RS) 6.9 l/100 km, Toledo Mk3 (5P) 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: Carens I (RS) 77–102 kW, Toledo Mk3 (5P) 75–125 kW.
Standard equipment: Carens I (RS) 18 items (LX), Toledo Mk3 (5P) 27 items (Reference).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Carens I (RS)1999–2006 · 8 engines · LX, GLX, EX, LSSpecifications →Listings →

SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P)2004–2009 · 9 engines · Reference, Stylance, Sport, Sport-upSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carens I (RS)1999–2006no listings	SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P)2004–2009no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,480 mm–4,493 mm	Length4,457 mm–4,467 mm
Width	Width1,748 mm–1,820 mm	Width1,768 mm
Height	Height1,609 mm–1,650 mm	Height1,568 mm–1,571 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,560 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–422 l	Trunk volume500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,480 kg–1,590 kg	Curb weight1,380 kg–1,490 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2006	Production years2004–2009
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines9
Power	Power77–102 kW (105–139 hp)	Power75–125 kW (102–170 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDi	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 2.0 16V	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 1.8 TSI 160
Top speed	Top speed186 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · LX	Items in the base trim27 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · EX	Items in the top trim32 · Stylance
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carens I (RS) or SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P)?

Length: Kia Carens I (RS) 4,493 mm, SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P) 4,467 mm (a 26 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,560 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 422 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carens I (RS) or SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P)?

The most frugal Kia Carens I (RS) uses 6.9 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi); the most frugal SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P) 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carens I (RS) or SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P)?

The strongest Kia Carens I (RS) makes 102 kW (139 hp) (2.0 16V); the strongest SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P) 125 kW (170 hp) (2.0 TDI 170).

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