The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 20,000

€ 24,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Carens 1.6 GDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Carens 2.0 LPG.
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0 LPG
63.2
71.1
71.1
65
71.7
79.5
71.1 in
Width
71.7 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.2 in
Height
65 in
108.3
178.1
106.3
178.9
178.1 in
Length
178.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0 LPG
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.14 %

General
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0 LPG
RP
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
143 hp
Carens 2.0 LPG
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0 LPG
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Carens 2.0 LPG
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24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
24 mpg
Carens 2.0 LPG
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
530 mi
Range
263 mi
Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
263 mi
Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
143.1 kWh
Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








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