The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 17,300
€ 24,500
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
65
71.7
79.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.7 in
Width
71.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65 in
Height
62.1 in
106.3
178.9
105.1
170.8
178.9 in
Length
170.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
UN
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.99 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
28.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
38 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
