The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 34,700
€ 20,000
€ 34,700
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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
BMW 218d 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 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.33 %
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
F45
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.94 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
674 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
