The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
€ 41,100

€ 20,000

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.6 GDI.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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 1.6 GDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.59 %

General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
F45
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.42 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
37 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
495 mi
Range
530 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
495 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft










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