The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 21,600

€ 36,200

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
67.7
71.7
79.5
65.9
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
106.3
178.9
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 2.0 TDI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3534 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.44 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
175 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.19 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
27.64 lb/hp
20.19 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
632 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
600 mi
632 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1316 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft









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