The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 36,800
€ 22,200
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
63.3
70.9
80.2
63.2
71.1
71.1
70.9 in
Width
71.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
63.3 in
Height
63.2 in
109.4
179.8
108.3
178.1
179.8 in
Length
178.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.92 %
General
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
F46
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
258 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
24.8 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
45 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
610 mi
Range
530 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
610 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
107 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
