The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..)
€ 20,000
€ 32,600
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.3
72
82.2
71.1 in
Width
72 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.2 in
Height
65.3 in
108.3
178.1
109.7
178.2
178.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.13 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
RP
Generation
5T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
530 mi
Range
644 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
644 mi
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
106.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
