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Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) or SEAT Alhambra I (7M)?

1998–2006 vs 1996–2010 · Minivan vs Minivan

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Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ)1998–2006 · 8 engines · LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →
SEAT Alhambra I (7M)1996–2010 · 14 engines · Stella, Signo, Sport, ReferenceSpecifications →Listings →
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Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ)1998–2006no listings
SEAT Alhambra I (7M)1996–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,890 mm–4,930 mmLength4,617 mm–4,634 mm
Width1,880 mm–1,900 mmWidth1,810 mm
Height1,730 mm–1,800 mmHeight1,728 mm–1,762 mm
Wheelbase2,900 mm–2,910 mmWheelbase2,835 mm
Ground clearance170 mm–175 mmGround clearance140 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume344 l–570 lTrunk volume256 l
Curb weight1,761 kg–2,000 kgCurb weight1,619 kg–1,790 kg
Fuel tank75 lFuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years1998–2006Production years1996–2010
Body typeMinivanBody typeMinivan
Number of engines8Number of engines14
Power93–121 kW (126–165 hp)Power66–150 kW (90–204 hp)
Displacement (l)2.5–2.9Displacement (l)1.8–2.8
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 2.9 CRDiLowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130
Best 0–100 km/h13.8 s · 2.5 V6Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 2.8 V6
Top speed185 km/hTop speed217 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Stella
Items in the base trim22 · LXItems in the base trim23 · Stella
Items in the top trim29 · EXItems in the top trim35 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
7 Seats✓7 Seats✓
Rear Armrest✓Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) or SEAT Alhambra I (7M)?

Length: Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) 4,930 mm, SEAT Alhambra I (7M) 4,634 mm (a 296 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,910 vs 2,835 mm. Boot: 570 vs 256 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) or SEAT Alhambra I (7M)?

The most frugal Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) uses 9 l/100 km (2.9 CRDi); the most frugal SEAT Alhambra I (7M) 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) or SEAT Alhambra I (7M)?

The strongest Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) makes 121 kW (165 hp) (2.5 V6 24V); the strongest SEAT Alhambra I (7M) 150 kW (204 hp) (2.8 V6).

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