The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 24,700

€ 21,500

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 2.0
63.4
72
81.4
65
71.7
79.5
72 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.4 in
Height
65 in
104.3
172.4
106.3
178.9
172.4 in
Length
178.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 2.0
3093 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.71 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 2.0
DXA
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0
▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
26.21 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
57 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
50 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
803 mi
Range
407 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
803 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft









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