The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 21,600
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
€ 26,800
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
67.7
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
71.7
79.5
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
67.7 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
106.3
178.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
178.9 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.78 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

General

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

0 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
27.64 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
600 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 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).
125 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft