The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
€ 28,900

€ 20,000

€ 28,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
63.4
72
81.4
63.2
71.1
71.1
72 in
Width
71.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
63.4 in
Height
63.2 in
104.3
172.4
108.3
178.1
172.4 in
Length
178.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.08 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
DXA
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
17.31 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
36 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
526 mi
Range
530 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
526 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft











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