The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 30,200

€ 17,300

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 218i Gran Tourer is 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
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 218i Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %

General
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
F46
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
138 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6
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23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
23.49 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
43 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
576 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
104.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft









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