The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
€ 34,800

€ 20,000

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 218d Active Tourer is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
61.2
70.9
80.2
65
71.7
79.5
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.2 in
Height
65 in
105.1
170.9
106.3
178.9
170.9 in
Length
178.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.24 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
F45
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0
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22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.12 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
737 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
422 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








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