The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG (12 - 15)
€ 17,300

€ 23,900

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT LPG.
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
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 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT LPG
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
29 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
475 mi
Range
303 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
303 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT 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).
120.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
120.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT 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