The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)

€ 20,000
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 23,300
 VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.2 TSI
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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. The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is 5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
71.1
71.1
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
71.1 in
Width
70.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.2 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
178.1 in
Length
173.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)

General

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
RP
Generation
1T
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 Touran 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.8 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
30.8 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
530 mi
Range
583 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
583 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
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
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1382 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft