The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - ..)
€ 17,300
€ 30,600
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.68 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
42 mpg
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
475 mi
Range
644 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
644 mi
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
106.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
