The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
€ 21,600

€ 32,700

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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
170.8
178.9 in
Length
170.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.84 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
UN
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
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 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
27.64 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
675 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
600 mi
675 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft









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