The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 29,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is just 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
63.2
71.1
71.1
63.3
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.2 in
Height
63.3 in
108.3
178.1
109.4
179.4
178.1 in
Length
179.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.8 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
RP
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
554 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft
