The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer Steptronic (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 39,700

€ 24,200

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 225xe iPerformance 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 2.0 GDI.
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 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 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.39 %

General
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
F45
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
221 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
284 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
17.31 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
102 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
9.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
972 mi
Range
456 mi
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
972 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
43.6 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
43.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
100 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft









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