The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
€ 35,900

€ 20,000

€ 35,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 218d Gran Tourer is 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
63.3
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
63.3 in
Height
65 in
109.4
179.4
106.3
178.9
179.4 in
Length
178.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.37 %

General
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
F46
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
243 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0
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23.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
23.91 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
48 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
647 mi
422 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
100.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft









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