The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 21,300

€ 17,300

€ 21,300
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 Flexifuel 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 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 1.6
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.26 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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