The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 20,000

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 LPG is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.76 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
DXA
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four 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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
118 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
111 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
25.67 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
30 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
432 mi
Range
554 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
432 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.1 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft











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