The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 31,600
€ 25,200
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
171.4
108.3
178.1
171.4 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
F45
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
138 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.33 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
41 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
546 mi
Range
591 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
546 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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

















