The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 23,100

€ 17,300

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 1.6 EcoBoost is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
KIA Carens 1.6
64
72
81.4
65
71.7
79.5
72 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
64 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 1.6 EcoBoost
KIA Carens 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
KIA Carens 1.6
DXA
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
KIA Carens 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
180 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
KIA Carens 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
16.96 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
36 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
475 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
518 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
136.5 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
125 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft









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