The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 36,800

€ 24,400

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 LPG.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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 LPG
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.48 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
F45
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 LPG
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 LPG
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
24 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
689 mi
Range
263 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








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