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

€ 25,400

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 LPG.
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.26 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
115 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.34 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
26.34 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
475 mi
Range
377 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
377 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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).
97.4 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
97.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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