The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 20,000

€ 27,100

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is 5.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
63.2
71.1
71.1
64
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
63.2 in
Height
64 in
108.3
178.1
104.3
172.4
178.1 in
Length
172.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.94 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
RP
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GDI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
161 hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
42 mpg
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
530 mi
Range
665 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
665 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.8 cu ft