The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 17,300
€ 26,700
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.08 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 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 Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.73 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
32.73 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
38 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
810 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
810 mi
VW Touran 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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1402 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
