The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
€ 34,700

€ 22,000

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 CRDi.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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 CRDi
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.59 %

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

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 2.0 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.94 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
560 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
560 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








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