The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 214d Active Tourer (15 - 16) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 28,000

€ 22,200

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 214d Active Tourer is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
BMW 214d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
61.2
70.9
80.2
63.2
71.1
71.1
70.9 in
Width
71.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
61.2 in
Height
63.2 in
105.1
170.9
108.3
178.1
170.9 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 214d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.92 %

General
BMW 214d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
F45
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 214d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 214d Active Tourer
94 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 214d Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 214d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 214d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
BMW 214d Active Tourer
33.43 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 214d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 214d Active Tourer
62 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
834 mi
Range
530 mi
BMW 214d Active Tourer
834 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 214d Active Tourer
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 214d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft







42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft