The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)
€ 30,900

€ 24,500

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
61.2
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
61.2 in
Height
63.2 in
105.1
170.9
108.3
178.1
170.9 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.79 %

General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
F45
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.86 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.78 lb/hp
24.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
621 mi
Range
751 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft










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