The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 26,500

€ 22,200

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 TDCi 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 TDCi 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3245 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.73 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
221 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
27.5 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
784 mi
Range
530 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft








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