The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)

€ 17,300
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) KIA Carens 1.6
€ 38,900
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19) VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
71.7
79.5
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)
72
82.2
71.7 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65 in
Height
65.3 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
106.3
178.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)

General

KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
UN
Generation
5T
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 SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
124 hp
187 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6
116 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

 REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
33 mpg
50 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
767 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
475 mi
767 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.6
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft