The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 39,700

€ 29,100

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 225i 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 141.
BMW 225i 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
171.4
108.3
178.1
171.4 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.51 %

General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
F45
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.42 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
39 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
519 mi
Range
751 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
519 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 225i Active Tourer
115.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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