The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10)
€ 21,300

€ 27,300

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 Flexifuel is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.56 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
DXA
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
25 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
402 mi
Range
274 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
274 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Environmental Impact
269.2 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).
137.1 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
137.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft









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