The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 17,300
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
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 1.6
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.07 %
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
F45
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
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
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
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23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
689 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
