The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)

€ 20,000
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 32,600
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18) VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
71.1
71.1
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3422 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.05 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)

General

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
RP
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
530 mi
Range
801 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
801 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1385 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft