The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 18)
€ 17,300
€ 24,300
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
65
71.7
79.5
65.3
72
82.2
71.7 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65 in
Height
65.3 in
106.3
178.9
109.7
178.2
178.9 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.97 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
UN
Generation
5T
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
108 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 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 Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
43 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
475 mi
Range
656 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
656 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI 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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1376 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
