The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 36,800

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 6.5 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
67.7
71.7
79.5
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
67.7 in
Height
61.2 in
106.3
178.9
105.1
170.9
178.9 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.26 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
UN
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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27.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
27.64 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
41 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
600 mi
Range
689 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
600 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 CRDi
117.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft








46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft