The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130 (12 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 23,700

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.9
72.6
81.8
71.1 in
Width
72.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
63.2 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
178.1
109.1
180
178.1 in
Length
180 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4782 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.13 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
RP
Generation
JZ
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
128 hp
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.92 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
25.92 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
530 mi
Range
511 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
511 mi
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1464 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.2 cu ft












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