The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 36,800
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 24,200
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 2.0 GDI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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 2.0 GDI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.56 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
F45
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
689 mi
Range
456 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft