The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 23,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is 7.4 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.1 in
Width
71.1 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.2 in
Height
62.1 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
170.8
178.1 in
Length
170.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3214 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.52 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
RP
Generation
AUV
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
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
530 mi
Range
661 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
89 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
