The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15)
€ 17,300

€ 23,100

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

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
180 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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 1.6 EcoBoost
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
111 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

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









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