The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 22,300

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
67.7
71.7
79.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.7 in
Width
71.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
67.7 in
Height
62.1 in
106.3
178.9
105.1
171.3
178.9 in
Length
171.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.19 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
UN
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
27.64 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
600 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
117.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft









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