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

€ 30,800

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Carens 1.6 is just an inch longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
65
71.7
79.5
64.6
72
81.4
71.7 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
65 in
Height
64.6 in
106.3
178.9
109.8
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.79 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford Grand 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 Grand 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
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
180 hp
Ford Grand 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 Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
548 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
548 mi
Ford Grand 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1528 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft









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