The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 17,300
€ 32,400
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3534 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.54 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.61 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
25.61 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
41 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
654 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
654 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1360 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
