The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 17,300

€ 27,500

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Carens 1.6 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Carens 2.0 GDI.
Carens 1.6
Carens 2.0 GDI
65
71.7
79.5
63.2
71.1
71.1
71.7 in
Width
71.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
65 in
Height
63.2 in
106.3
178.9
108.3
178.1
178.9 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Carens 1.6
Carens 2.0 GDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.6 %

General
Carens 1.6
Carens 2.0 GDI
UN
Generation
RP
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
Carens 1.6
Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Carens 1.6
124 hp
164 hp
Carens 2.0 GDI
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
Carens 1.6
Carens 2.0 GDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Carens 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Carens 2.0 GDI
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25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Carens 1.6
Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Carens 1.6
33 mpg
30 mpg
Carens 2.0 GDI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
475 mi
Range
462 mi
Carens 1.6
475 mi
462 mi
Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
147.7 kWh
Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Carens 1.6
Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft








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