The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 17,300
€ 23,300
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
65
71.7
79.5
65.9
70.6
81.9
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
65 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
178.9
105.4
173.1
178.9 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
UN
Generation
1T
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
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25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.8 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
30.8 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
583 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
583 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1382 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
