The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 21,500

€ 24,000
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 ECOnetic 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 ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
KIA Carens 2.0
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.59 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
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
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 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 ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
KIA Carens 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
29.78 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
55 mpg
city
20 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
407 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
867 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
159.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
78.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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