The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 17,300

€ 25,800

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Carens 1.6 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
65
71.7
79.5
63.4
72
81.4
71.7 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
65 in
Height
63.4 in
106.3
178.9
104.3
172.4
178.9 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.57 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
UN
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
148 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
526 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
136.5 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
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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