The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
€ 29,500

€ 21,600

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 218i Active Tourer is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 6.5 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
61.2
70.9
80.2
67.7
71.7
79.5
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.2 in
Height
67.7 in
105.1
171.4
106.3
178.9
171.4 in
Length
178.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.5 %

General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
F45
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
138 hp
126 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
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22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.64 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
22.85 lb/hp
27.64 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
41 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
546 mi
600 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








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